How to travel from Duisburg to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł161 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł161, while a flight costs an average of zł569.

Distance: 119 miles (193 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Mainz is a bus with an average price of zł161.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Mainz:

A bus is zł204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Mainz costing on average zł365.

A bus is zł408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Mainz costing on average zł569.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Mainz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 58m sooner (50m by flight vs 2h 48m by car). Tickets start at around zł569 compared to roughly zł161 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Duisburg to Mainz

How to get from Duisburg to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Duisburg to Mainz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM0h50
    Duisburg
    6:05 AMMainz
    4231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM0h50
    Duisburg
    6:05 AMMainz
    4231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM0h50
    Duisburg
    6:05 AMMainz
    4231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lufthansa
    1:10 PM0h50
    Duisburg
    2:00 PMMainz
    5501One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Duisburg to Mainz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Duisburg and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Mainz is a bus with an average price of zł161.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Mainz:

A bus is zł204 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Mainz costing on average zł365.

A bus is zł408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Mainz costing on average zł569.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

The distance from Duisburg to Mainz is approximately 119 miles (193 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Mainz is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Mainz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Mainz by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Duisburg to Mainz:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mainz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Mainz, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, while enjoying the local cuisine and Rhine River views.

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