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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

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-Kastel via Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The distance between Pforzheim and Mainz is 201 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 3h 7m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Mainz?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Mainz train arrive?

Pforzheim to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)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.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 414+ hotels available in Mainz.

Pforzheim to Mainz - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Pforzheim to Mainz by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain Rb
3h 7m
€40–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476 / ...
5h 12m
€20–38
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Mainzcar 160.6 km
1h 24m
€23–33

Pforzheim to Mainz by train

35Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.3 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Mainz-Kastel via Karlsruhe Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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