How to travel from Rostock to Mainz

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Compare bus and train for Rostock to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €65 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 19h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, while a bus costs an average of €65.

Distance: 327 miles (527 km)

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€65

Average price

Cheapest

€94

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

19h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

18h 47m

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7h 15m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Mainz is a bus with an average price of €65.
The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rostock and Mainz including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rostock to Mainz among Omio's users.

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from Rostock to Mainz

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn63989 · 3513 · ICE 379 · 4648
    1:33 PM8h11
    Rostock Hbf
    9:44 PMMainz Hbf
    401One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn63989 · 3513 · ICE 379 · 4648
    1:33 PM8h11
    Rostock Hbf
    9:44 PMMainz Hbf
    401One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH27
    7:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    8:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1037 · IC 2442
    1:04 PM9h35
    Rostock Hbf
    10:39 PMMainz Hbf
    651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1037 · ICE 773 · IC 2347
    1:04 PM8h14
    Rostock Hbf
    9:18 PMMainz Hbf
    661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1037 · ICE 773 · 4626 · 4485
    1:04 PM7h07
    Rostock Hbf
    8:11 PMMainz Hbf
    781One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM21h25
    Rostock, Central bus station
    4:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM15h55
    Rostock, Central bus station
    10:25 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 PM18h25
    Rostock, Central bus station
    8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)
    471One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4225
    6:00 PM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    7:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH31
    6:30 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    7:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH35
    7:30 AM1h10
    Hamburg Airport
    8:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1721One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rostock 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 Rostock to Mainz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rostock and Mainz including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rostock to Mainz is a bus with an average price of €65.
The fastest way to travel from Rostock to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 17m.

The distance from Rostock to Mainz is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
The average frequency per day from Rostock to Mainz is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rostock to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rostock, Central bus station and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rostock to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Mainz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rostock to Mainz:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Rostock to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mainz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Mainz, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, while enjoying the local cuisine and Rhine River views.

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