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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Leipzig:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $107 (€86).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Leipzig
How to get from Mainz to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:00 PM13h55Mainz7:55 AMLeipzig$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 PM13h55Mainz7:55 AMLeipzig$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:00 PM13h55Mainz7:55 AMLeipzig$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 PM13h55Mainz4:55 AMLeipzig$341One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM13h55Mainz3:55 AMLeipzig$341One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM16h15Mainz11:15 AMLeipzig$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Leipzig:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $107 (€86).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Cityjet.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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