There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Forchheim by train, bus, night train, 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 via Nuremberg
best- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 45m€49–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N1310
4h 11m€24–44Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 58m€31–122Drive 236.2 km
- Drive from Mainz to Forchheimcar 236.2 km
2h€35–51Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Bambergtrain Re54 / ...
5h 4m€51–228Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain
3h 7m€109–214
Mainz to Forchheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to drive which takes 2h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Forchheim station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Erlangen train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Mainz and Forchheim is 300 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Forchheim without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Mainz to Forchheim, including transfers.
Mainz to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Forchheim is to train via Nuremberg which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Mainz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–93
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €87–93
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €23–28
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Mainz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Forchheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.
Mainz to Forchheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Forchheim is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mainz to Forchheim.
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