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Compare bus and train for Kassel to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 €20, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Kassel to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Kassel to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Mainz:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Mainz costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€23. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 14m 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 Kassel to Mainz
How to get from Kassel to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:55 AM 3h30 Kassel 9:25 AM Mainz €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:55 AM 3h30 Kassel 9:25 AM Mainz €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:55 AM 3h30 Kassel 9:25 AM Mainz €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Mainz:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Mainz costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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