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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Vaihingen(Enz) and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The distance between Pforzheim and Mainz is 169 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Pforzheim to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Mainz is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Pforzheim to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Pforzheim to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 72 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pforzheim to Mainz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Vaihingen(Enz) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 17m
€31–108
Drive 160.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Mainzcar 160.6 km
1h 24m
€24–34
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhofbus 72
5h 2m
Train via Karlsruhe-Durlach
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
3h 14m
€31–54
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Germersheimtrain 85024 / ...
2. Take the train from Germersheim to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4
4h

Pforzheim to Mainz by train

116Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Vaihingen(Enz), Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pforzheim ZOB to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd, Karlsruhe central train station, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof, and Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof in around 5h 2m.

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