How to travel from Mainz to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $104.

Distance: 277 miles (447 km)

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Driving

$149

Average price

$54

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$222

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$148

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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30m

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5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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6h 40m

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3h 40m

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5h 37m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Paris is a bus with an average price of $54 (€45).

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

A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Paris costing on average $149 (€122).

A bus is $167 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Paris costing on average $222 (€182).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

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

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from Mainz to Paris

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM7h25
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    6:05 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 PM7h25
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    6:05 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1028
    8:25 AM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:40 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 991 · ICE 9558
    5:40 AM4h10
    Mainz Hbf
    9:50 AMParis Gare de l'Est
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2048 · ICE 9550
    6:42 PM4h10
    Mainz Hbf
    10:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 927 · ICE 1013 · ICE 75+TGVTGV 9570
    5:42 PM4h31
    Mainz Hbf
    10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $941One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM7h50
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    4:10 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 AM9h40
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    2:35 PMChampigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM9h35
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    5:55 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4265
    8:55 AM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1219
    3:10 PM1h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    4:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1519
    9:45 AM1h30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:15 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Paris.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Paris is a bus with an average price of $54 (€45).

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

A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Paris costing on average $149 (€122).

A bus is $167 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Paris costing on average $222 (€182).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

The distance from Mainz to Paris is approximately 277 miles (447 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Paris is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Paris 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 Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, vlexx to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Mainzer Mobilität to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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