How to travel from London to Mainz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 832 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 832, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,444.

Distance: 382 miles (615 km)

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DKK 3,444

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DKK 832

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DKK 1,481

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5h 40m

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17h 9m

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5h 59m

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5h 29m

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9h 9m

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1.8 - 3.7kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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KLM

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Compare ways to travel from London to Mainz

Compare the available ways to get from London to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Mainz is a bus with an average price of DKK 832.

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

A bus is DKK 650 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Mainz costing on average DKK 1,481.

A bus is DKK 2,612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Mainz costing on average DKK 3,444.

The fastest way to travel from London to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 59m.

Bus takes on average 17h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Mainz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Mainz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 29m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 9h 9m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 3,444 compared to roughly DKK 289 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 London to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Mainz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Mainz is a bus with an average price of DKK 832.

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

A bus is DKK 650 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Mainz costing on average DKK 1,481.

A bus is DKK 2,612 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Mainz costing on average DKK 3,444.

The fastest way to travel from London to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 59m.

Bus takes on average 17h 9m.

The distance from London to Mainz is approximately 382 miles (615 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Mainz is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Mainz Römisches Theater station.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, ITA to go to Mainz by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Mainz:
  • 26 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Condor Flugdienst, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from London to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lautzenhausen, Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mainz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Mainz, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, while enjoying the local cuisine and Rhine River views.

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