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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Calw is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Calw is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Calw?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Calw. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Vaihingen(Enz) and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Mainz to Calw?

The distance between Mainz and Calw is 197 km. The road distance is 184 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Calw without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Mainz to Calw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Calw train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Calw?

The best way to get from Mainz to Calw is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Mainz to Calw train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Calw?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Calw is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Mainz to Calw.

Where can I stay near Calw?

There are 882+ hotels available in Calw.

Mainz to Calw - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 763 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Calw by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Vaihingen55 / ...
2. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOBRb74
2h 45m
€47–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station476 / ...
6h 59m
€21–47
Drive 184 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Calw184 km
1h 48m
€27–38
Fly, line 763 bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
2. Take the bus from Böblingen to Calw, Linde
3h 53m
€111–174
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe-DurlachS3 / ...
3h 59m
€38–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe4
2. Take the bus from Bad Herrenalb to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOBX63
4h 23m

Mainz to Calw by train

55Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Vaihingen, Vaihingen(Enz), Pforzheim Hbf, and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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