How to travel from Mainz to Bremen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Bremen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Bremen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $509.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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Driving

$128

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$509

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$75

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Cheapest

$78

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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30m

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3h 55m

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1h 55m

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2h 0m

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15h 16m

Average total duration

14h 46m

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5h 32m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $75.

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

A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bremen costing on average $128.

A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Bremen costing on average $509.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 15h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Bremen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (4h 28m by train vs 5h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Mainz to Bremen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    6:00 PM17h10
    Mainz
    11:10 AMBremen
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:00 PM17h10
    Mainz
    11:10 AMBremen
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:20 AM16h55
    Mainz
    3:15 AMBremen
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM17h10
    Mainz
    12:10 PMBremen
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Bremen

Travel to Bremen 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 Bremen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Bremen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Bremen is a bus with an average price of $75.

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

A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Bremen costing on average $128.

A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Bremen costing on average $509.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Bremen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Bremen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 15h 16m.

The distance from Mainz to Bremen is approximately 214 miles (346 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Bremen is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Bremen 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 Bremen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Bremen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Bremen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Bremen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bremen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bremen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mainz to Bremen:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Bremen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, London, Hamburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bremen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bremen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bremen, you can explore the Übersee-Museum, take a relaxing walk along the Weser River promenade, visit the Rhododendron-Park, enjoy performances at the Theater Bremen, and discover the Kunsthalle Bremen. Must-see sights include the Bremen Town Musicians Statue, Bremen Cathedral, the charming Schnoor Quarter, Universum Bremen, and the unique Böttcherstraße.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Bremen's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, the Bremen Town Musicians, and the Universum Science Center.

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