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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Aachen:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Aachen costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Aachen by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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