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 €27 - €45 and takes 8h 50m.

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 €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Harz. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Walkenried via Frankfurt and Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Mainz to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Harz train from?

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

Where does the Mainz to Harz train arrive?

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

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 3048+ hotels available in Harz.

Mainz to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 450 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Göttingentrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Walkenriedtrain Rb80
5h 29m
€118–197
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 50m
€27–41
Drive 314.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Harzcar 314.3 km
3h 17m
€46–67
Train, line 450 bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 20
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Herzberg am Harztrain
3. Take the bus from Herzberg am Harz Bahnhof to Braunlage, Schulzentrumbus 450
7h 9m

Mainz to Harz by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.8 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 29m.

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