There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Kelmis by train, bus, 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
3h 47m€37–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westbus N1310
4h 36m€22–37Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Mainz to Kelmiscar 250.2 km
2h 21m€40–57Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 15m€48–177Train, bus
- Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Neuwiedtrain Rb
- Take the bus from Neuwied Bf to Troisdorf Bfbus Re8
- Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
6h 48m
Mainz to Kelmis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.
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 36m.
The distance between Mainz and Kelmis is 265 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Kelmis without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Mainz to Kelmis, including transfers.
Mainz to Kelmis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Kelmis is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.
Mainz to Kelmis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Kelmis is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Mainz to Kelmis.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Kelmis, Belgium?
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Kelmis, B.B.L. via Koeln Hbf, Aachen-Rothe Erde, Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde, and Aachen, Alter Posthof in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- mittelrheinbahn.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- mittelrheinbahn.de
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erde
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Troisdorf Bf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Mainz-Kastel to Neuwied
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Neuwied Bf to Troisdorf Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Want to know more about travelling around Belgium
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1575+ hotels available in Kelmis.


































