How to travel from Mainz to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $121.

Distance: 259 miles (417 km)

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Flight

$107

Average price

$52

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Cheapest

$180

Average price

5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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30m

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8h 37m

Average total duration

8h 7m

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4h 3m

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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from Mainz to Hamburg

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

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

  • FlixBus
    11:55 AM11h00
    Mainz
    10:55 PMHamburg
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:55 AM11h00
    Mainz
    10:55 PMHamburg
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:55 AM11h00
    Mainz
    10:55 PMHamburg
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    4:15 AM11h19
    Mainz
    3:34 PMHamburg
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:30 PM13h30
    Mainz
    12:00 PMHamburg
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:00 PM12h45
    Mainz
    7:45 AMHamburg
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Hamburg costing on average $34 (€27).

A train is $97 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Hamburg costing on average $121 (€97).

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

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Mainz to Hamburg is approximately 259 miles (417 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Hamburg is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

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