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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mainz:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mainz costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $187 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Mainz costing on average $278 (€228).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Mainz
How to get from Geneva to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM6h38Geneva station2:43 PMMainz Hbf$1771One-way6 transfers
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- IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM6h38Geneva station2:43 PMMainz Hbf$1771One-way6 transfers
Fastest
- IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM6h38Geneva station2:43 PMMainz Hbf$1771One-way6 transfers
Other options
- IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · 45687:54 AM6h49Geneva station2:43 PMMainz Hbf$1771One-way5 transfers
- IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM6h44Geneva station2:49 PMMainz Hbf$1791One-way4 transfers
- IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · 295227:54 AM6h55Geneva station2:49 PMMainz Hbf$1791One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mainz:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mainz costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $187 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Mainz costing on average $278 (€228).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Mainz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Mainz by train.
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