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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $468.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$195 Average price | $468 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 12m Average total duration 15h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Mainz:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Mainz costing on average $195.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Mainz costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
Tickets start at around $195 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$81. The journey takes 6h 52m versus 5h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Linz to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 AM 23h00 Linz 11:55 PM Mainz $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 23h00 Linz 11:55 PM Mainz $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 AM 23h00 Linz 11:55 PM Mainz $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Mainz:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Mainz costing on average $195.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Mainz costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 12m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Mainz by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
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