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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
10 h 33 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
922 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Warsaw will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 3 trains that leave Mainz for Warsaw on Thu, Jun 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 922 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 33 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 10 h 50 m 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 33m Average total duration 17h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Warsaw:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Warsaw costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $159 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Warsaw costing on average $241 (€196).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 3m.
The journey is about 28m faster (10h 28m by train vs 10h 56m by car) and roughly $104 (€85) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 (€109) vs $239 (€194)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Warsaw trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29247 · ICE 376 · EC 49 | On time 8:27 AM Mainz Hbf | 10h33 | 7:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
29507 · ICE 692 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | 9:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 10h48 | 7:58 PM Warsaw Central | 3 transfers | |
4257 · ICE 930 · EC 247 | On time 10:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 10h50 | 9:00 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz to Warsaw run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $56 (€46) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 572 miles (922 km) distance in 10h 16m.
Distance 572 miles (922 km) |
Average train duration 10h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 16m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
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Historic heart of the city, rebuilt after World War II and filled with colorful townhouses, squares, churches, and atmospheric streets.
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Moderate by European capital standards: dining and transport are good value, while central hotels cost more.
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