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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train 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 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bonn to Mainz:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mainz costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Mainz
How to get from Bonn to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 201311:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf12:39 PMMainz Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 201311:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf12:39 PMMainz Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 201311:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf12:39 PMMainz Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 19409:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf10:39 AMMainz Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- ICE 122510:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf11:39 AMMainz Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
- ICE 258:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf9:39 AMMainz Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Mainz:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Mainz costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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