How to travel from Düsseldorf to Mainz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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from Düsseldorf to Mainz

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

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    6:50 PM3h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    6:50 PM3h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217
    6:40 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 627 · 33637
    12:19 PM3h36
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:55 PMMainz Hbf
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 2040
    8:24 AM2h15
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:39 AMMainz Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 119 · 29514
    8:33 AM2h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:49 AMMainz Hbf
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM8h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:55 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 PM9h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:40 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM9h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79
    6:00 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH75
    3:20 PM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH73
    10:10 AM0h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Mainz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $19.

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

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Mainz costing on average $37.

A bus is $121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Mainz costing on average $140.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf 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 4h 15m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Mainz is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Mainz is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Mainz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Mainz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Mainz with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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