What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Mainz to Heilbronn?

The distance between Mainz and Heilbronn is 156 km. The road distance is 152.1 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Heilbronn without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €25 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Heilbronn?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Mainz to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Heilbronn bus from?

Mainz to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Heilbronn train from?

Mainz to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Mainz to Heilbronn is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €25 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Mainz to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Mainz to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Mainz to Heilbronn train arrive?

Mainz to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Heilbronn is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Mainz to Heilbronn.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Heilbronn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Heilbronn?

Book your Mainz to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

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Mainz to Heilbronn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Heilbronn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
2h 32m
€26–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heilbronn central train stationbus N965 / ...
3h 40m
€12–22
Drive 152.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Heilbronncar 152.1 km
1h 18m
€22–32
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
3h 9m
€33–53

Mainz to Heilbronn by train

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Distance: 155.8 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Heilbronn, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heilbronn central train station once daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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