How to travel from Mainz to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, 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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 282 miles (455 km)

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Flight

€119

Average price

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€132

Average price

5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

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8h 4m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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30m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

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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

bus

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
$421One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:15AM8h38
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
01:53PMBerlin Südkreuz station
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH178
09:45AM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:50AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn29691 · ICE 692
08:49AM5h41
Mainz Hbf
02:30PMBerlin Hbf
$1561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:15AM8h45
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
02:00PMBerlin Hbf
$421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h05
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
04:05AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM8h30
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
04:30AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$461One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH176
08:45AM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:50AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2421One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH186
01:45PM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
02:50PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2421One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4087
09:10AM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:15AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2651One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $36 (€28).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $63 (€50).

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 47m.

Bus takes on average 7h 57m.

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 train, bus, 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 Lufthansa, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Süwex, vlexx, SNCB to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Avion Express Malta.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, SNCB.
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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