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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$37 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Saarbrücken to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Mainz:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Mainz costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, vlexx to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with vlexx.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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