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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Leipzig to Mainz:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Mainz costing on average $100 (€80).
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Mainz costing on average $131 (€105).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Mainz
How to get from Leipzig to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 AM5h40Leipzig5:40 AMMainz$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 AM5h40Leipzig5:40 AMMainz$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:00 AM5h40Leipzig5:40 AMMainz$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:10 PM13h15Leipzig9:25 AMMainz$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Mainz:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Mainz costing on average $100 (€80).
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Mainz costing on average $131 (€105).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Mainz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Mainz by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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