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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Mainz:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Mainz costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€11. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Mainz
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.
12:02 AM 1h45 Heidelberg 1:47 AM Mainz €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:02 AM 1h45 Heidelberg 1:47 AM Mainz €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:24 AM 0h54 Heidelberg 10:18 AM Mainz €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:46 AM 1h40 Heidelberg 6:26 AM Mainz €25 1 One-way 0 transfers5:02 AM 1h47 Heidelberg 6:49 AM Mainz €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Mainz:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Mainz costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Regional-Express, Intercity to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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