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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bremen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $463 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bremen to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Bremen to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Mainz:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $121.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $463.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (4h 30m by train vs 5h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $121 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bremen to Mainz
How to get from Bremen to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:20 PM 17h05 Bremen 8:25 AM Mainz $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 PM 17h05 Bremen 8:25 AM Mainz $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 PM 17h05 Bremen 8:25 AM Mainz $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Mainz:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $121.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $463.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
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