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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Mainz:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Mainz costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.26. The journey takes 57m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Mainz
How to get from Mannheim to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 20498:39 AM0h39Mannheim Hbf9:18 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
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- IC 20498:39 AM0h39Mannheim Hbf9:18 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 20498:39 AM0h39Mannheim Hbf9:18 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 204710:39 AM0h39Mannheim Hbf11:18 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- IC 204512:39 PM0h39Mannheim Hbf1:18 PMMainz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- 47569:58 AM0h48Mannheim Hbf10:46 AMMainz Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Mainz:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Mainz costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with TGV, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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