What is the cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Mainz is to train and bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Mainz?

The distance between Hildesheim and Mainz is 352 km. The road distance is 334.8 km.

How do I travel from Hildesheim to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Hildesheim to Mainz?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Hildesheim to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Mainz train from?

Hildesheim to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Mainz train arrive?

Hildesheim to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Mainz is 335 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hildesheim to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Mainz.

Hildesheim to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hildesheim to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3h 14m
€36–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N1334
5h 44m
€41–69
Drive 334.8 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Mainzcar 334.8 km
2h 52m
€47–68
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3h 54m
€126–202
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain Re30
4h 51m
€50–100
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fuldacartrain 1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Mainzcar
3h 4m
€114–146
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
4h 58m
€174–387

Hildesheim to Mainz by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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