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Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF50, while a flight costs an average of CHF275.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF60 Average price | CHF50 Average price Cheapest | CHF275 Average price | CHF97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Mainz:
A bus is CHF66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Mainz costing on average CHF116.
A bus is CHF225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Mainz costing on average CHF275.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around CHF116 compared to roughly CHF97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-19.37. The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 38m 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 Innsbruck to Mainz
How to get from Innsbruck to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 AM13h20Innsbruck5:45 PMMainzCHF591One-way0 transfers
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4:25 AM13h20Innsbruck5:45 PMMainzCHF591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:25 AM13h20Innsbruck5:45 PMMainzCHF591One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:25 AM14h05Innsbruck5:30 PMMainzCHF1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Mainz:
A train is CHF5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Mainz costing on average CHF65.
A train is CHF458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Mainz costing on average CHF518.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Mainz by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
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