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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Osnabrück
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Osnabrück:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Osnabrück costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
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How to get from Mainz to Osnabrück by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM3h41Mainz9:21 AMOsnabrück$601One-way0 transfers
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5:40 AM3h41Mainz9:21 AMOsnabrück$601One-way0 transfers
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5:40 AM3h41Mainz9:21 AMOsnabrück$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:20 AM4h50Mainz12:10 PMOsnabrück$841One-way0 transfers
6:01 AM5h20Mainz11:21 AMOsnabrück$1081One-way0 transfers
5:10 AM4h42Mainz9:52 AMOsnabrück$1201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Osnabrück:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Osnabrück costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Osnabrück as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Osnabrück by train.
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