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Compare bus and train for Mainz to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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$40 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mainz to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Saarbrücken costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, vlexx to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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