How to get from Munich to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 195 miles (315 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $32 - $415 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€29) • 7 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $415 (€371) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 195 miles (315 km) from Munich to Mainz. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€29). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Munich to Mainz.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Munich and Mainz. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Mainz from Munich and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 travel options from Munich to Mainz. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Mainz from Munich is a bus with an average price of $32 (€29).
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Mainz:
A bus is $383 (€342) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $415 (€371) from Munich to Mainz.
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).
The quickest way to travel to Mainz from Munich is by flight, which takes on average 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 30 min.
Train takes 5 h 23 min on average.
Mainz is approximately 195 miles (315 km) away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Mainz is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich to Mainz as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Mainz:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Mainz with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Mainz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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