Yup. In Worms the train station is a easy 10 minute walk to Rashi's Shul and about 5 minutes to the Bais Olam. The organization that runs Rashi's shul is called Rashi House, google it to see their hours of operation before you go. They also sell a small booklet on the Worms Bais Haolam which is helpful for finding Kevarim. All in all, a easy, simple, and inexpensive visit.
In Mainz things are a bit more complicated. The times I was there I needed to first go to the Jewish Center to get a key for the Bais Olam (and it takes time to find the Jewish Center), and its about a 10 minute walk from the train station. Then you take a cab or bus (cab is much easier) to the Bais Olam (about a 10 minute ride tops) and then have to go back to the Jewish Center to return your key. I remember having to leave a deposit for a key and there was also a 20 Euro charge for going to the Bais Olam,they told me it was a tax imposed by the city council. It also takes some work to find the Kevor of Rabbeinu Gershon and other Gedolim, because there is no map provided and the matzavehs are pretty worn out.
In Frankfurt I went to the old Bais Haolam which I believe is located right next to the Jewish Museum or some big institution like that. I had to leave my passport as a deposit for the key.
If you have any more question feel free to ask.
Thank you so much for such a detailed report! 20€ to get in to the cemetery?! Chutzpah of these Germans, do they have some gall!
When you say to take a train to Worms, Mainz, Michelstadt..., are you referring to the central station (hbf) of that respective city? Or to a specific station?
How far is the Bais Hachayim in Frankfurt from the airport and who's buried there?
Thanks
GL
Very close, you take 1 or maximum 2 (depends which train you take) local trains straight from the airport to Konstablerwache, and from there it's a very short walk. I didn't have much success asking people where Battonstrasse is (thats the street of the cemetery) after exiting the train station, however if you ask people where the Jewish museum (frankfurt judengasse museum) is, more people may know.
Just make sure you come during museum hours, otherwise you can't get into the cemetery which is right outside the museum.