There are 4 ways to get from University of Mainz to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
1h 14m€15–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 476
2h 54m€10–18Drive 92.3 km
- Drive from University of Mainz to Heidelbergcar 92.3 km
55 min€13–19Train, tram
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Seegartentram Rnv 5
2h 3m€13–63
University of Mainz to Heidelberg by foot, bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Mainz to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from University of Mainz to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €13 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between University of Mainz and Heidelberg is 89 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.
The best way to get from University of Mainz to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €15 - €70.
The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof takes 52 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
University of Mainz to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
University of Mainz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from University of Mainz to Heidelberg is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €15 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between University of Mainz, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–70 and the journey takes 52 min. Süwex also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +42 621 465 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Tram from Mannheim Hbf to Heidelberg, Seegarten
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- RNV Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mainz central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
University of Mainz to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.
University of Mainz to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Mainz to Heidelberg is 92 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from University of Mainz to Heidelberg.
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