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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 $104, while a flight costs an average of $562.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$562 Average price | $191 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 22m Average total duration 17h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Linz to Mainz:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Mainz costing on average $191.
A bus is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Mainz costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
You'll arrive about 2h 56m sooner (2h 15m by flight vs 5h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $562 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop 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.
1:30 AM16h15Linz5:45 PMMainz$541One-way0 transfers
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- 1:30 AM16h15Linz5:45 PMMainz$541One-way0 transfers
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- 1:30 AM16h15Linz5:45 PMMainz$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Mainz:
A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Mainz costing on average $191.
A bus is $458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Mainz costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- 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 | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Mainz by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE.
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