How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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$70

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$31

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$51

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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4h 18m

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3h 48m

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2h 56m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average $70 (€57).

A bus is $673 (€543) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average $704 (€569).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 6h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz among Omio's users.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz

How to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    1:00 PM4h45
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:45 PMMainz
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:00 PM4h45
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:45 PMMainz
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:00 PM4h45
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:45 PMMainz
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM6h15
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    4:40 AMMainz
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:55 AM5h35
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:30 PMMainz
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average $70 (€57).

A bus is $673 (€543) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz costing on average $704 (€569).

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 6h 41m.

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:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Mainz:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau 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.

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