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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Pforzheim is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Pforzheim is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Vaihingen(Enz). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Mainz to Pforzheim?

The distance between Mainz and Pforzheim is 171 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Pforzheim without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Mainz to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Mainz to Pforzheim is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Mainz to Pforzheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Pforzheim is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Mainz to Pforzheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Pforzheim?

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Where can I stay near Pforzheim?

There are 724+ hotels available in Pforzheim.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Pforzheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Vaihingen55 / ...
1h 43m
€42–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station476 / ...
4h 28m
€19–46
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Pforzheim160.6 km
1h 25m
€23–33
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe-DurlachS3 / ...
2h 58m
€33–53
Train via Germersheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to GermersheimRe4
2. Take the train from Germersheim to Berghausen(Baden)84891 / ...
4h 6m

Mainz to Pforzheim by train

43Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Pforzheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Vaihingen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €36–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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