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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €316.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€316 Average price | €93 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Mainz:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Mainz costing on average €93.
A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Mainz costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 8h 29m versus 5h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Mainz
How to get from Dresden to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:45 PM11h40Dresden8:25 AMMainz€331One-way0 transfers
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- 8:45 PM11h40Dresden8:25 AMMainz€331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 PM6h55Dresden11:55 PMMainz€351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM15h10Dresden9:10 PMMainz€381One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 PM12h35Dresden10:15 AMMainz€451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Mainz:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Mainz costing on average €93.
A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Mainz costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Mainz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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