How to get from Mainz to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Mainz to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 282 miles (455 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $172 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $172 (€150) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or FlixTrain |
Travel 282 miles (455 km) by bus, flight or train from Mainz to Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Eurowings or FlixTrain among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Mainz to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $21 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Mainz and Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
There are 3 travel options from Mainz to Berlin: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Berlin is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€28) compared to other travel options to Berlin:
A bus is $140 (€122) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $172 (€150) from Mainz to Berlin.
Taking a bus costs $31 (€27) less than taking a train, which costs on average $63 (€55) for the same trip.
You should expect to travel around 282 miles (455 km) between Mainz and Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Berlin from Mainz as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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