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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Dortmund to Mainz:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Mainz costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Mainz
How to get from Dortmund to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 646 · ICE 278:15 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf11:39 AMMainz Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 646 · ICE 278:15 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf11:39 AMMainz Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 26706 · ICE 621 · S88:21 AM3h04Dortmund Hbf11:25 AMMainz Hbf$461One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 915 · S88:10 AM3h15Dortmund Hbf11:25 AMMainz Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- ICE 217 · 42568:40 AM3h09Dortmund Hbf11:49 AMMainz Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
- 26810 · ICE 13 · S88:45 AM3h10Dortmund Hbf11:55 AMMainz Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Mainz:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Mainz costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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