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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Harz is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Harz is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Mainz to Harz?

The distance between Mainz and Harz is 369 km. The road distance is 314.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Harz without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Mainz to Harz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mainz to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Harz is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Mainz to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3068+ hotels available in Harz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Harz by train, bus, night train, 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 Frankfurt to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Walkenriedtrain Rb80
5h 22m
€97–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Göttingen central bus stationbus N1334
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Herzberg am Harztrain Rb80
8h 30m
€33–46
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
9h 8m
€74–303
Drive 314.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Harzcar 314.3 km
3h 17m
€44–63
Train via Hildesheim
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
7h 42m

Mainz to Harz by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 368.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Harz via Frankfurt, Göttingen, and Walkenried in around 5h 22m.

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