There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Heerlen 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 Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to HeerlenRe18
3h 28m€46–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westN1310
4h 17m€19–32Night train
- Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Aachen HbfNj
3h 32m€38–272Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Mainz to Heerlen252.9 km
2h 15m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf90N
4h 13m€26–92Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
4h 28m€110–201
Mainz to Heerlen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Heerlen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Aachen, Ponttor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Mainz and Heerlen is 288 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Mainz to Heerlen, including transfers.
Mainz to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen, Hbf in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–7
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €6–7
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–10
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- 1st Class
- €30–50
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Mainz Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €257–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–45
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Mainz to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Heerlen is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Mainz to Heerlen.
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