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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 prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $173.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 17m Average total duration 18h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Mainz:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Rostock to Mainz
How to get from Rostock to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rostock to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:08 AM8h13Rostock4:21 PMMainzFind prices4 transfers
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6:08 AM8h14Rostock2:22 PMMainzFind prices4 transfers
10:08 AM8h14Rostock6:22 PMMainzFind prices4 transfers
12:08 PM8h14Rostock8:22 PMMainzFind prices4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rostock to Mainz:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rostock to Mainz costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 47m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 10 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).
- Trains mostly depart from Rostock Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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