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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Mainz and Bad Homburg. The average train journey from Mainz to Bad Homburg takes one hour and 16 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 23 mi (37 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 2m |
| Lowest price | £13.99 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Mainz to Bad Homburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Mainz to Bad Homburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 8 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 11m | £17.97 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 1h 4m | £15.98 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 1h 27m | £17.75 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Mainz to Bad Homburg start from £15, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bad Homburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Mainz leaves from Mainz-Gonsenheim and one other station. And in Bad Homburg trains arrive at Train Station .
From Mainz to Bad Homburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bad Homburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 13 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bad Homburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Mainz to Bad Homburg tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Mainz at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bad Homburg to Mainz.
City Information
Mainz
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Mainz is the state of Rhineland-Palatinate's capital city and is located along the Rhine River, close to Frankfurt. The city is a cultural centre and a transportation hub in the region, known for its delightful wine and historic buildings. The most iconic building in the city is the Mainz Cathedral, a grand Romanesque cathedral over 1,000 years old. The cathedral dominates the historic market square, surrounded by other charming buildings like the iconic half-timbered houses of the area.
Also off the historic market square, you'll find the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the history of printing and home to two of Johannes Gutenberg's Bibles. Mainz includes several other noteworthy museums to round out your visit: the Museum of Ancient Seafaring with a focus on Roman ships, Kunsthalle de Mayence, a museum of art, and Landesmuseum Mainz, which focuses on local history.
The Frankfurt Airport is the airport closest to Mainz, and it's easy to take a train to Frankfurt before catching a flight. Of course, trains also connect to other German cities like Stuttgart, Munich, and Hamburg. Mainz is also accessible via coach routes that cover most of Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mainz?
Main departure station: Mainz-Gonsenheim
There are two stations in Mainz where you can board the train to Bad Homburg.
All train stations in Mainz:
Mainz-Gonsenheim
Mainz Central Train Station - Exit West
Where is the train station in Bad Homburg?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Bad Homburg has one train station.
Train stations in Bad Homburg:
Train Station
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