How to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück

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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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The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mainz and Osnabrück including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Osnabrück among Omio's users.

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from Mainz to Osnabrück

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

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

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:40 AM3h41
    Mainz
    9:21 AMOsnabrück
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:40 AM3h41
    Mainz
    9:21 AMOsnabrück
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:40 AM3h41
    Mainz
    9:21 AMOsnabrück
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:20 AM4h50
    Mainz
    12:10 PMOsnabrück
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:01 AM5h20
    Mainz
    11:21 AMOsnabrück
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:10 AM4h42
    Mainz
    9:52 AMOsnabrück
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Osnabrück

Travel to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

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There are 2 options to travel between Mainz and Osnabrück including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

The distance from Mainz to Osnabrück is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Osnabrück is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Osnabrück:
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Osnabrück, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Osnabrück by train.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Osnabrück often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Münster. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osnabrück and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osnabrück to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Osnabrück, two to three days are generally sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Osnabrück Castle, the Felix Nussbaum Haus, and the historic Old Town.

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