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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bamberg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €19 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 €19, while a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Mainz:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average €62.
A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-27.34. The journey takes 3h 8m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:41 AM3h03Bamberg2:44 PMMainz€631One-way2 transfers
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11:41 AM3h03Bamberg2:44 PMMainz€631One-way2 transfers
Fastest
2:42 PM3h02Bamberg5:44 PMMainz€651One-way2 transfers
Other options
1:41 PM3h03Bamberg4:44 PMMainz€631One-way2 transfers
5:41 PM3h03Bamberg8:44 PMMainz€631One-way2 transfers
7:41 PM3h03Bamberg10:44 PMMainz€631One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Mainz:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average €62.
A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Mainz costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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