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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m 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 |  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.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Mainz:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Mainz costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 45m 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.
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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.
- 6:00 AM2h18Heilbronn8:18 AMMainz$481One-way0 transfers
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- 6:00 AM2h18Heilbronn8:18 AMMainz$481One-way0 transfers
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- 6:00 AM2h18Heilbronn8:18 AMMainz$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Mainz:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Mainz costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
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