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Compare bus and train for Mainz to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Mainz 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€3) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a train costs $15 (€14) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $19 (€17).
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Mainz is by train with an average travel time of 18 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 20 miles (32 km) from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 16 buses per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Mainz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers board their train from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Mainz by bus with Flibco International, Infobus, Flibco National, FlixBus or Mainzer Mobilität. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with FlixBus from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Mainz by train with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, FlixTrain or vlexx. You'll see cheap train tickets for $4 (€3) with FlixTrain from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Flibco International or FlixBus 16 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Mainz and Frankfurt am Main.
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