How to travel from Amsterdam to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €147.

Distance: 221 miles (356 km)

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Flight

€76

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€244

Average price

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 32m

Average total duration

8h 2m

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30m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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from Amsterdam to Mainz

How to get from Amsterdam to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:00PM8h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:00PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:00PM8h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:00PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1821
04:50PM1h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$5521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 229
10:35AM5h04
Amsterdam Centraal
03:39PMMainz Hbf
$1161One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · 10621 · ICE 1644
08:56AM5h43
Amsterdam Zuid
02:39PMMainz Hbf
$1261One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 123 · ICE 1650
10:35AM4h40
Amsterdam Centraal
03:15PMMainz Hbf
$1431One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM11h00
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:55PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$651One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:30PM14h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
05:10AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$691One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH987+Deutsche BahnICE 926
08:50AM3h28
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:18PMMainz Hbf
$3981One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1003+Deutsche BahnICE 926
07:15AM5h03
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:18PMMainz Hbf
$3601One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH993+Deutsche BahnICE 1556
02:50PM4h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:15PMMainz Hbf
$3981One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Mainz:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Mainz costing on average $33 (€26).

A bus is $171 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Mainz costing on average $185 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Mainz is approximately 221 miles (356 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Mainz is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings to go to Mainz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Mainz with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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