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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 prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $101.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
25356 · IC 2241 · ICE 204Cheapest
25356 · IC 2241 · ICE 204Fastest
25356 · IC 2241 · ICE 204Other options
29501 · ICE 776 · ICE 148Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Osnabrück
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Osnabrück:
A train is $51 (€41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Osnabrück costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Osnabrück by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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