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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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$110 Average price Cheapest |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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.
7:50 AM7h05Linz2:55 PMMainz$521One-way0 transfers
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7:50 AM7h05Linz2:55 PMMainz$521One-way0 transfers
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8:34 AM6h49Linz3:23 PMMainz$1341One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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