4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Göttingen to Mainz:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Mainz costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Göttingen to Mainz
How to get from Göttingen to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Göttingen to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM4h15Göttingen9:25 AMMainz€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:10 AM4h15Göttingen9:25 AMMainz€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:10 AM4h15Göttingen9:25 AMMainz€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:10 AM4h15Göttingen8:25 AMMainz€461One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Mainz.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Mainz:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Mainz costing on average €50.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Göttingen and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Göttingen to Mainz: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
