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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Mainz costing on average $96 (€77).
A bus is $128 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Mainz costing on average $174 (€139).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM9h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM9h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43049:15 AM0h55Munich Airport10:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 690 · 44908:45 AM3h58Munich Hbf12:43 PMMainz Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
- ICE 722 · S89:46 AM4h09Munich Hbf1:55 PMMainz Hbf$1201One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1010 · S88:19 AM4h06Munich Hbf12:25 PMMainz Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM10h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM11h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz12:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$821One-way1 transfer
- DE44264:20 PM0h55Munich Airport5:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2961One-way0 transfers
- LH10111:30 AM1h00Munich Airport12:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$5281One-way0 transfers
- LH959:00 AM1h00Munich Airport10:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$5281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Mainz:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Mainz costing on average $96 (€77).
A bus is $128 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Mainz costing on average $174 (€139).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Mainz as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Mainz by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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