There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Velbert by train, bus, 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 Wuppertal Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 13m€37–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 33m€30–45Drive 222.3 km
- Drive from Mainz to Velbertcar 222.3 km
2h 12m€40–58Fly, bus
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
- Take the bus from Ratingen Hösel S to Velbert Am Kostenbergbus
3h 38m€105–191Train
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 37m€44–82Train, line 649 bus
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Lannesdorf Mehlem Bftrain
- Take the train from Bonn-Mehlem to Wuppertal Hbftrain Rb
- Take the bus from Wuppertal Hbf to Vel.-Nikolaus-Ehlen-Gymnasiumbus 649
5h 26m
Mainz to Velbert by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Velbert is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Velbert is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof and arriving at Velbert ZOB via Wiesbaden central train station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Mainz and Velbert is 258 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Velbert without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Mainz to Velbert, including transfers.
Mainz to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wiesbaden central train station.
Mainz to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Velbert is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Velbert, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Bonn Lannesdorf Mehlem Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Bonn-Mehlem to Wuppertal Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 211 58201
- kundendialog@rheinbahn.de
- Website
- Rheinbahn AG
Bus from Ratingen Hösel S to Velbert Am Kostenberg
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Rheinbahn AG
Bus from Ratingen Hösel S to Velbert Am Kostenberg
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 202 5690
- Website
- WSW mobil GmbH
Bus from Wuppertal Hbf to Vel.-Nikolaus-Ehlen-Gymnasium
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- WSW mobil GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Mainz to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wuppertal Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Velbert is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Mainz to Velbert.
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