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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 €36, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Eindhoven to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Eindhoven to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Mainz:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Mainz costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€10. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Eindhoven to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM 9h50 Eindhoven 5:55 PM Mainz €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 9h50 Eindhoven 5:55 PM Mainz €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 9h50 Eindhoven 5:55 PM Mainz €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Mainz:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Mainz costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
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