There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Kelmis by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 30m€35–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westbus N1310
4h 51m€27–40Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Mainz to Kelmiscar 250.2 km
2h 21m€47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof Westbus 10X
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj / ...
7h 35m€85–148
Mainz to Kelmis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Kelmis, B.B.L. via Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Elisenbrunnen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Mainz and Kelmis is 260 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Kelmis without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Mainz to Kelmis, including transfers.
Mainz to Kelmis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Kelmis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Kelmis, Belgium?
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Kelmis, B.B.L. via Köln Hbf, Aachen, Hbf, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen, Alter Posthof in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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 Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 521 92 64 40
- info@go-on-gmbh.de
- Website
- go.on
Bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Schedules at
- go.on
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Kelmis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Mainz to Kelmis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Kelmis is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Mainz to Kelmis.
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