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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bamberg to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Bamberg to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Mainz:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $138 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average $159 (€133).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Mainz
How to get from Bamberg to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 AM 13h15 Bamberg 10:35 PM Mainz $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
9:20 AM 13h15 Bamberg 10:35 PM Mainz $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
9:20 AM 13h15 Bamberg 10:35 PM Mainz $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
5:45 PM 18h30 Bamberg 12:15 PM Mainz $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Mainz:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $138 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average $159 (€133).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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