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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. 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 train costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Salzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mainz costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $301 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Mainz costing on average $361 (€291).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Mainz
How to get from Salzburg to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM14h35Salzburg, P+R Süd12:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM14h35Salzburg, P+R Süd12:15 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH110310:10 AM1h00Salzburg Airport11:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 27976 · ICE 224 · S8+
7902612:08 PM6h17Salzburg Hbf6:25 PMMainz Hbf$1601One-way3 transfers - ICE 224 · S8+7902612:05 PM6h20Salzburg Hbf6:25 PMMainz Hbf$1601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 118 · S812:00 PM6h30Salzburg Hbf6:30 PMMainz Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM13h25Salzburg, P+R Süd7:30 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$551One-way1 transfer
EW8343+
EW94:05 PM5h45Salzburg Airport9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1801One-way1 transfer- EW8343+EW74:05 PM3h15Salzburg Airport7:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
- LH11052:20 PM1h00Salzburg Airport3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mainz costing on average $123 (€99).
A bus is $301 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Mainz costing on average $361 (€291).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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