How to travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken

Sat, Feb 28
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Süwex
vlexx
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Süwex
vlexx
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus

$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

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Travel options
from Mainz to Saarbrücken

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM1h50
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
10:10AMSaarbrücken
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40PM2h05
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
12:45AMSaarbrücken
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM1h50
Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
10:10AMSaarbrücken
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn29512
09:56AM2h14
Mainz Hbf
12:10PMSaarbrücken Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn29510
08:53AM2h17
Mainz Hbf
11:10AMSaarbrücken Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1648 · ICE 9556
08:37AM2h22
Mainz Hbf
10:59AMSaarbrücken Hbf
$381One-way
1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Mar 01
Mon
Mar 02
Tue
Mar 03
Wed
Mar 04
Thu
Mar 05
Fri
Mar 06
Sat
Mar 07

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken

Travel to Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mainz and Saarbrücken including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken is a bus with an average price of $11 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

The distance from Mainz to Saarbrücken is approximately 77 miles (125 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Saarbrücken is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Saarbrücken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Saarbrücken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, vlexx to go to Saarbrücken by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Saarbrücken with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saarbrücken and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Mainz to Saarbrücken: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to SaarbrückenHow to travel from Mainz to Saarbrücken

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone