There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Heidelberg University by train, car, tram, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
1h 15m€18–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mainz to Heidelberg90.3 km
1h 34m€4Drive 88.9 km
- Drive from Mainz to Heidelberg Universitycar 88.9 km
53 min€13–19Train, tram
- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Bismarckplatztram Rnv 5
2h 30m€19–33
Mainz to Heidelberg University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Heidelberg University is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Heidelberg University is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Heidelberg University. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Bismarckplatz via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Mainz and Heidelberg University is 90 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Heidelberg University without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €18 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Mainz to Heidelberg University, including transfers.
Mainz to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Heidelberg University train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Heidelberg University is 89 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Mainz to Heidelberg University.
There are 1273+ hotels available in Heidelberg University.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Heidelberg University, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €16–70 and the journey takes 52 min. Süwex also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +42 621 465 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- rnv-online.de
Tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Bismarckplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.rnv-online.de/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mainz to Heidelberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Heidelberg University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










