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Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€51 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz.

There are 2 ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Mainz:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average ().
A bus is $16 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average $31 (€28).
The quickest way to travel to Mainz from Freiburg im Breisgau is by train, which takes on average 2 h 18 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min of travel time.
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 5 flights a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:
- Buses mostly leave from Freiburg, ZOB and tend to arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:
- You can travel by bus between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz tickets for $15 (€13) on Omio.
- You can travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€28) with Deutsche Bahn from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz.
Yes, there are direct routes from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Mainz with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Mainz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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