How to travel from Mainz to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei252 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 lei252, while a flight costs an average of lei2972.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Flight
Train
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Driving

lei2972

Average price

lei585

Average price

lei252

Average price

Cheapest

lei451

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 47m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 46m

Average total duration

9h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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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 Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of lei252.

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

A bus is lei333 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average lei585.

A bus is lei2720 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average lei2972.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 9h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mainz and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 14m sooner (2h 47m by flight vs 5h 1m by car). Tickets start at around lei2972 compared to roughly lei451 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Mainz to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM6h20
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    lei1681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM6h20
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    lei1681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2610
    10:45 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:50 AMBrussels Airport
    lei17661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2049 · 10612 · 20074 · IC 3548
    9:20 AM5h24
    Mainz Hbf
    2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    lei4721One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 25 · ICE 202 · 10612 · 20074
    9:42 AM5h02
    Mainz Hbf
    2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    lei6231One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · ICE 128 · IC 2840
    8:20 AM5h21
    Mainz Hbf
    1:41 PMRotterdam Centraal
    lei6741One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM8h20
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    8:25 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    lei2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM9h35
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    9:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    lei3361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM11h00
    Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    7:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    lei5221One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1814 · KL1703
    7:00 AM2h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:50 AMBrussels Airport
    lei17801One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1822 · KL1701
    6:40 PM12h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:35 AMBrussels Airport
    lei17801One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1822 · KL1703
    6:40 PM15h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    lei17801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of lei252.

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

A bus is lei333 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average lei585.

A bus is lei2720 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average lei2972.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 9h 46m.

The distance from Mainz to Rotterdam is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.

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