How to travel from Mainz to Berlin

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mainz to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $80.

Distance: 282 miles (455 km)

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Flight

$135

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$182

Average price

5h 46m

Average total duration

5h 16m

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30m

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8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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4h 9m

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1h 9m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Lufthansa

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from Mainz to Berlin

How to get from Mainz to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:15AM8h38
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
01:53PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$531One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:15AM8h45
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
02:00PMBerlin Hbf
$511One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH196
06:45PM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:50PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn29505 · ICE 932
08:10AM4h44
Mainz Hbf
12:54PMBerlin Hbf
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29247 · ICE 376
08:27AM5h11
Mainz Hbf
01:38PMBerlin Hbf
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29507 · ICE 1074 · ICE 847
09:10AM5h06
Mainz Hbf
02:16PMBerlin Hbf
$1821One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h05
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
04:05AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$1061One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h30
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
04:30AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8051
08:55AM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:05AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2351One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW4
11:15AM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2661One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8071
07:20PM1h10
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:30PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Mainz to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Berlin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $35 (€29).

A bus is $56 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $80 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Mainz to Berlin is approximately 282 miles (455 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Berlin is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Berlin 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 Mainz to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, vlexx, SNCB to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
  • 19 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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