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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 an average ticket price of DKK 685 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 685, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,035.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 780 Average price | DKK 4,035 Average price | DKK 685 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mainz:
A bus is DKK 96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mainz costing on average DKK 780.
A bus is DKK 3,351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Mainz costing on average DKK 4,035.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
Tickets start at around DKK 780 compared to roughly DKK 1,201 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 421. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 5h 55m 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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 PM 17h05 Geneva 12:45 PM Mainz DKK 352 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 PM 17h05 Geneva 12:45 PM Mainz DKK 352 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:05 PM 16h10 Geneva 10:15 AM Mainz DKK 1,002 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:25 PM 18h25 Geneva 4:50 PM Mainz DKK 456 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 PM 22h45 Geneva 5:30 PM Mainz DKK 500 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mainz:
A bus is DKK 96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mainz costing on average DKK 780.
A bus is DKK 3,351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Mainz costing on average DKK 4,035.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Bulgaria Air to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane.
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