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Compare bus and train for Würzburg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Würzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Mainz costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.67 (€-3.82). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 30m 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 Würzburg to Mainz
How to get from Würzburg to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Würzburg to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:20 AM2h50Würzburg, Hbf8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 AM2h50Würzburg, Hbf8:10 AMMainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 10208:24 AM1h54Würzburg Hbf10:18 AMMainz Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 10226:23 AM1h55Würzburg Hbf8:18 AMMainz Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- ICE 822 · S86:55 AM2h00Würzburg Hbf8:55 AMMainz Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 820 · S87:55 AM2h00Würzburg Hbf9:55 AMMainz Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Mainz costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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