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4.6Travel Information to Heidelberg from Mainz
 Distance | 43 miles (70 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 51 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 43 miles (70 km) by train or bus to Heidelberg from Mainz. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Mainz to Heidelberg.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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You can get between Mainz and Heidelberg 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Heidelberg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The quickest way to travel to Heidelberg from Mainz is by train, which takes on average 51 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 40 min on average.
Heidelberg is approximately 43 miles (70 km) away from Mainz.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Heidelberg is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Heidelberg from Mainz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Heidelberg:
- Buses mostly leave from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and tend to arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains from Mainz to Heidelberg most often leave from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Mainz to Heidelberg:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Heidelberg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Mainz to Heidelberg tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
- Deutsche Bahn or Süwex can get you to Heidelberg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Heidelberg for $14 (€13) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to Heidelberg with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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