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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Mainz 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 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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$25 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Mainz:
A train is $0.41 (€0.33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Mainz costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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