How to travel from Linz to Mainz

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Compare train and bus for Linz to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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6h 28m

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from Linz to Mainz

How to get from Linz to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Linz to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:50 AM7h05
    Linz
    2:55 PMMainz
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:50 AM7h05
    Linz
    2:55 PMMainz
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | ICE
    8:34 AM6h49
    Linz
    3:23 PMMainz
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Linz to Mainz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Mainz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Mainz:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Mainz costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $412 (€330) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Mainz costing on average $457 (€367).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

Bus takes on average 16h 15m.

The distance from Linz to Mainz is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Mainz is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Mainz:
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Mainz:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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