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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 train costs an average of $82, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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