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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$136 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 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 $78 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $156 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $213 (€179).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
You'll arrive about 41m sooner (4h 3m by train vs 4h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $136 (€114) compared to roughly $74 (€63) 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.
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.
- 2:00 PM13h55Mainz3:55 AMLeipzig$331One-way0 transfers
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- 2:00 PM13h55Mainz3:55 AMLeipzig$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:00 PM13h55Mainz3:55 AMLeipzig$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 PM13h55Mainz7:55 AMLeipzig$551One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM15h15Mainz10:15 AMLeipzig$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Leipzig:
A bus is $78 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $156 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Leipzig costing on average $213 (€179).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
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