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Compare bus and train for Würzburg to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train 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 21m. 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 $48.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Würzburg to Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Würzburg to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Mainz costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 1h 51m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:24 AM 1h54 Würzburg 8:18 AM Mainz $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:24 AM 1h54 Würzburg 8:18 AM Mainz $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:24 AM 1h54 Würzburg 8:18 AM Mainz $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Mainz:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Mainz costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Mainz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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