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Compare train for Münster to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €80, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€80 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€38. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 3h 37m 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.
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How to get from Münster to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:30 AM 4h09 Münster 10:39 AM Mainz €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 4h09 Münster 10:39 AM Mainz €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 4h09 Münster 10:39 AM Mainz €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:31 AM 4h09 Münster 10:40 AM Mainz €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 27 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Mainz as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
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