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Compare train and bus 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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€29 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 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
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.
There are 2 ways to get from Mainz to Saarbrücken: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Saarbrücken from Mainz is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Mainz to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Mainz to Saarbrücken.
The fastest way to get to Saarbrücken from Mainz is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Getting to Saarbrücken by train takes 2 h 14 min on average.
The distance is approximately 78 miles (125 km) from Mainz to Saarbrücken.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Saarbrücken is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Mainz and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mainz to Saarbrücken:
- Most travelers take a bus from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) to Saarbrücken.
- Most travelers board their train from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Mainz to Saarbrücken:
- FlixBus can get you to Saarbrücken by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Mainz to Saarbrücken for $10 (€9) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, vlexx or Süwex to go to Saarbrücken by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Mainz to Saarbrücken tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Saarbrücken with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 5 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with vlexx 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Saarbrücken as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Mainz and Saarbrücken.
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