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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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$95 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Munich to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 692 · 47566:42 AM4h04Munich Hbf10:46 AMMainz Hbf$1511One-way1 transfer
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ICE 692 · 47566:42 AM4h04Munich Hbf10:46 AMMainz Hbf$1511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 612 · IC 19477:28 AM3h50Munich Hbf11:18 AMMainz Hbf$2051One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 728 · S86:44 AM4h11Munich Hbf10:55 AMMainz Hbf$1661One-way1 transfer
ICE 726 · S87:42 AM4h13Munich Hbf11:55 AMMainz Hbf$2041One-way1 transfer
ICE 1012 · S86:20 AM4h05Munich Hbf10:25 AMMainz Hbf$2041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Mainz:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Mainz costing on average $29 (€24).
A train is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Mainz costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Mainz by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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