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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 $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. 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 $65, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Bremen to Mainz:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $135.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (4h 31m by train vs 5h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $80 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM17h35Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM17h35Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2189 · LH19769:10 AM3h15Bremen Airport12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 2517 · ICE 2289:44 AM4h34Bremen Hbf2:18 PMMainz Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- 4409 · ECE 5 · S88:17 AM5h09Bremen Hbf1:26 PMMainz Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
- ICE 517 · 127868:44 AM5h05Bremen Hbf1:49 PMMainz Hbf$1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM16h05Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM14h20Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg)10:25 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$531One-way1 transfer
- LH2193 · LH19821:50 PM3h50Bremen Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- LH2193 · LH19841:50 PM5h05Bremen Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- LH2199 · LH956:15 AM3h45Bremen Airport10:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Mainz:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $135.
A bus is $394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Mainz costing on average $471.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Bremen Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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