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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 prices starting from Kč244. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč244, and a train costs an average of Kč689.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč1164 Average price | Kč432 Average price Cheapest | Kč793 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Mainz:
A bus is Kč732 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Mainz costing on average Kč1164.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
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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 AM3h30Kassel9:25 AMMainzKč2751One-way0 transfers
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- 5:55 AM3h30Kassel9:25 AMMainzKč2751One-way0 transfers
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- 5:55 AM3h30Kassel9:25 AMMainzKč2751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Mainz:
A bus is Kč732 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Mainz costing on average Kč1164.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Mainz by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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