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 €22 - €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 €22 - €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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The distance between Pforzheim and Mainz is 160 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 via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 24m and costs €27 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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 Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Pforzheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 24m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Mainz train arrive?

Pforzheim to Mainz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe 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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Pforzheim to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pforzheim to Mainz 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 24m
€27–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h 12m
€20–42
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Mainzcar 160.6 km
1h 24m
€23–34
Train
1. Take the train from Vaihingen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 39m
€30–73
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Mannheim, Arena/Maimarkttrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Arena/Maimarkt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5
3h 58m
€35–57

Pforzheim to Mainz by train

133Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.3 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt Airport hourly. Tickets cost €9–17 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.

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