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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Ettlingen is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Mainz to Ettlingen?

The distance between Mainz and Ettlingen is 145 km. The road distance is 142 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Ettlingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €22 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Mainz to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Ettlingen train from?

Mainz to Ettlingen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Ettlingen is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €22 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Mainz to Ettlingen train arrive?

Mainz to Ettlingen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Ettlingen is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Mainz to Ettlingen.

Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Ettlingen.

Mainz to Ettlingen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Ettlingen by train, bus, or car

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 Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe4
2h 1m
€22–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station476 / ...
4h 15m
€12–17
Drive 142 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Ettlingen142 km
1h 13m
€21–30
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2h 12m
€24–55
Train via Mannheim #2
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, MitteS6
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
3h 6m
€27–40

Mainz to Ettlingen by train

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2h 1mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.4 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

Süwex operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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