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Compare bus and train for Rostock to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rostock to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$200 Average price | $370 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rostock to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Rostock to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Mainz:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $200 (€167).
A bus is $267 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $370 (€309).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
Tickets start at around $200 (€167) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$87 (-€72). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 7h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Mainz:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $200 (€167).
A bus is $267 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $370 (€309).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rostock and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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