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Compare train and bus for Heilbronn to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Mainz:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Mainz costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
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How to get from Heilbronn to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:06 PM2h09Heilbronn4:15 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
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- 2:06 PM2h09Heilbronn4:15 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
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- 2:06 PM2h09Heilbronn4:15 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
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- 1:06 PM2h12Heilbronn3:18 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
- 7:06 PM2h12Heilbronn9:18 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
- 3:04 PM2h14Heilbronn5:18 PMMainzFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Mainz:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Mainz costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
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