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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 385 miles (621 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration Fastest 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Vienna to Mainz:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Mainz costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 8h 13m versus 7h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Mainz
How to get from Vienna to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)3:45 PM14h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:55 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)3:45 PM14h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:55 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43468:10 AM1h20Vienna International Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX 262 · ICE 516 · IC 20418:28 AM8h50Vienna5:18 PMMainz Hbf$981One-way2 transfers
- RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 221:28 PM8h50Vienna10:18 PMMainz Hbf$981One-way3 transfers
- RJX 60 · ICE 562 · 449610:28 AM8h15Vienna6:43 PMMainz Hbf$991One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM17h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM16h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:30 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM13h05Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:00 PMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$1111One-way1 transfer
FR 94803:55 PM1h40Vienna International Airport5:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$981One-way0 transfers
EW7578:10 PM1h35Vienna International Airport9:45 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
OS1996:00 AM1h30Vienna International Airport7:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Mainz:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Mainz costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
- Around 84 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Mainz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, Smartwings to go to Mainz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 21 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Smartwings.
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