How to travel from Paris to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €77.

Distance: 277 miles (447 km)

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Flight

€118

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

€135

Average price

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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4h 39m

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1h 39m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

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Lufthansa

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from Paris to Mainz

How to get from Paris to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM8h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:50PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM8h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:50PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1029
10:20AM1h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:35AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2061One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGVTGV 9551+Deutsche BahnICE 1645
09:06AM4h12
Paris Gare de l'Est
01:18PMMainz Hbf
$1511One-way
1 transfer
TGVTGV 9575+Deutsche BahnS6
01:52PM5h16
Paris Gare de l'Est
07:08PMMainz Hbf
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9553 · IC 1941
01:10PM4h08
Paris Gare de l'Est
05:18PMMainz Hbf
$1681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20PM7h20
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:40AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45PM8h25
Paris, Porte Maillot
05:10AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM7h40
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:10AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
$671One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4264
11:10AM1h30
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
12:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1941One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1031
11:10AM1h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
12:25PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2061One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1051
06:25AM1h20
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:45AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2061One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Mainz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Mainz is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Mainz:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Mainz costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $64 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Mainz costing on average $97 (€77).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Paris to Mainz is approximately 277 miles (447 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Mainz is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Mainz by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Mainz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Mainz with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV, TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
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