There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Mainz by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Menchhoffen to Strasbourgbus
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
4h 31m€44–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Menchhoffen to Strasbourgbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus 108 / ...
7h 21m€34–57Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Mainzcar 180.6 km
2h 14m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Ingwiller to Sarregueminestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
5h 58m€44–82
Heidelberg to Mainz by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Mainz is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Menchhoffen and arriving at Mainz, Stadtpark via Gare Centrale, Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Kelsterbach Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Ingwiller and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Sarreguemines and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Mainz is 256 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Heidelberg to Mainz, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Menchhoffen station.
Heidelberg to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ingwiller station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Mainz is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, France and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a bus from Menchhoffen to Mainz, Stadtpark via Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, and Kelsterbach Rathaus in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uttwiller Rue Principale to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Ingwiller, Ingwiller, Sarreguemines, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ingwiller to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- vlexx
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Heidelberg to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Sarreguemines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Mainz is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Heidelberg to Mainz.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Mainz.