How to travel from Mainz to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 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 lei196, while a flight costs an average of lei971.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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lei329

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lei971

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lei123

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4h 12m

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6h 4m

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4h 39m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Munich is a bus with an average price of lei196.

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

A bus is lei133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Munich costing on average lei329.

A bus is lei775 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Munich costing on average lei971.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 12m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Munich among Omio's users.

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from Mainz to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM9h15
    Mainz
    4:45 PMMunich
    lei1831One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM9h15
    Mainz
    4:45 PMMunich
    lei1831One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:00 PM7h59
    Mainz
    10:59 PMMunich
    lei1901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:00 PM7h59
    Mainz
    9:59 PMMunich
    lei2281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Munich is a bus with an average price of lei196.

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

A bus is lei133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Munich costing on average lei329.

A bus is lei775 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Munich costing on average lei971.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 12m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

The distance from Mainz to Munich is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Munich is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Munich 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 Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.

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