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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $461.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$461 Average price | $103 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Munich to Mainz:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Mainz costing on average $70.
A bus is $125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Mainz costing on average $167.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (3h 45m by train vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Mainz
How to get from Munich to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 614 · IC 20495:33 AM3h45Munich Hbf9:18 AMMainz Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 614 · IC 20495:33 AM3h45Munich Hbf9:18 AMMainz Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE44264:25 PM0h50Munich Airport5:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 820 · S85:44 AM4h12Munich Hbf9:56 AMMainz Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 618 · S812:01 AM5h55Munich Hbf5:56 AMMainz Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 692 · 47566:42 AM4h04Munich Hbf10:46 AMMainz Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM10h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:00 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$481One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM11h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM9h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$571One-way1 transfer
- DE43049:15 AM0h55Munich Airport10:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
LH1257:00 AM1h00Munich Airport8:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2361One-way0 transfers- LH9710:00 AM1h00Munich Airport11:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Mainz:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Mainz costing on average $103.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Mainz costing on average $461.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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