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Compare train and bus for Osnabrück to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, and a bus costs an average of €54.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 35m Average total duration 17h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Osnabrück to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Osnabrück to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Osnabrück to Mainz:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Osnabrück to Mainz costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Osnabrück and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Ecolines, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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