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4.6Travel optionsfrom Lille to Mainz
How to get from Lille to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM9h50Lille2:55 PMMainzkr2211One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 AM9h50Lille2:55 PMMainzkr2211One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 AM9h50Lille2:55 PMMainzkr2211One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Lille to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr221. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 kr221, and a train costs an average of kr639.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1095 Average price | kr335 Average price Cheapest | kr620 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Lille to Mainz:
A bus is kr760 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Mainz costing on average kr1095.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Mainz:
A bus is kr760 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Mainz costing on average kr1095.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, flibco to go to Mainz by bus.
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