The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 1648 · S38:46 AM1h31Mainz Hbf10:17 AMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
24511+
ICE 10939:49 AM1h22Mainz Hbf11:11 AMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
IC 1940 · S110:47 AM1h36Mainz Hbf12:23 PMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
24515+
ICE 21111:49 AM1h22Mainz Hbf1:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
IC 1946 · S34:47 PM1h29Mainz Hbf6:16 PMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
IC 2013 · 1927512:42 PM1h06Mainz Hbf1:48 PMHeidelberg Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
24519+
ICE 10951:50 PM1h21Mainz Hbf3:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
24511+
ICE 10939:49 AM1h22Mainz Hbf11:11 AMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
24515+
ICE 21111:49 AM1h22Mainz Hbf1:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
24523+
ICE 12913:49 PM1h22Mainz Hbf5:11 PMHeidelberg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Heidelberg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.18 (€-9.16). The journey takes 1h 4m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4473 · S1 | 8:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 9:54 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · ICE 513 · S3 | 8:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h25 | 9:45 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1648 · S3 | 8:46 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h31 | 10:17 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24509+ 15311 | 8:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 10:32 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24553+ ICE 1573 | On time 9:16 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h25 | 10:41 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24511+ ICE 1093 | On time 9:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h22 | 11:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4257 · ICE 515 · S3 | 10:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h34 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4475 · 13662 · 4563 · S3 | 10:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h31 | 11:44 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4475 · S1 | 10:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 11:54 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ICE 217 | 10:22 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h42 | 12:04 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1940 · S1 | On time 10:47 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h36 | 12:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24513+ 15315 | 10:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 12:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · 13664 · 4565 · S3 | 10:52 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h52 | 12:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
29511 · ICE 105 · 19273 | 11:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h38 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4493 · S1 | 11:17 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h37 | 12:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24515+ ICE 211 | 11:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h22 | 1:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4259 · ICE 517 · S3 | 12:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h35 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4477 · 13666 · 4567 · S3 | 12:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 1:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2013 · 19275 | 12:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h06 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24517+ 15319 | 12:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 2:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24561+ ICE 1577 | On time 1:16 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h25 | 2:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24519+ ICE 1095 | On time 1:50 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h21 | 3:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4261 · ICE 519 · S3 | 2:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h36 | 3:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4479 · 13670 · 4571 · 4110 | 2:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h30 | 3:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4479 · S1 | 2:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 3:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1644 · S3 | 2:46 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 4:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24521+ 15323 | 2:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 4:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · 13672 · 4573 · S3 | 2:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h53 | 4:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
29519 · ICE 109 · 19281 | 3:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h38 | 4:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4497 · S1 | 3:17 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h37 | 4:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24523+ ICE 1291 | On time 3:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h22 | 5:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4263 · ICE 611 · S3 | 4:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h35 | 5:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4481 · 13674 · 4575 · S3 | 4:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 5:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4755 · S1 | 4:17 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h37 | 5:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1946 · S3 | On time 4:47 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h29 | 6:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24525+ 15327 | 4:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 6:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24569+ ICE 1671 | 5:16 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h25 | 6:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24527+ ICE 1097 | On time 5:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h22 | 7:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4265 · ICE 613 · S3 | 6:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h35 | 7:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4483 · 13678 · 4579 · S3 | 6:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 7:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4483 · S1 | 6:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 7:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · S3 | 6:22 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h55 | 8:17 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1948 · S2 | On time 6:47 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h36 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24529+ 15331 | 6:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h43 | 8:32 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · 13680 · 4581 · S3 | 6:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h55 | 8:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
29527 · ICE 203 · 19249 | 7:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h39 | 8:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4499 · S1 | 7:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h41 | 8:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Mainz Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hessische Landesbahn
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mainz Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Mangal
- Asia Wok
- Bistrorante Midi
- McDonald's
- Advena Europa Hotel
- GuestHouse Mainz
- Terminus
- Hotel Moguntia
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
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