The cheapest and fastest buses from Mainz to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mainz to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Heidelberg will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Mainz for Heidelberg on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mainz to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 71 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mainz to Heidelberg bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:10 AM Mainz | 0h50 | 6:00 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Mainz | 0h50 | 6:40 AM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Mainz | 1h00 | 12:00 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Mainz | 0h50 | 12:20 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Mainz | 0h40 | 5:00 PM Heidelberg | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Mainz to Heidelberg
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 20:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Mainz to HeidelbergYou can travel by bus between Mainz to Heidelberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Mainz to Heidelberg

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz), which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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