The average bus between Mainz and Apolda takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mainz to Apolda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Mainz and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Apolda at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt central train station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 27m • 2 changes


5h 52m • 2 changes
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8h 24m • 2 changes


9h 29m • 2 changes


5h 54m • 2 changes
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8h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Apolda station via Jena bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Mainz to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Mainz to Apolda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus station.
The distance between Mainz and Apolda is 256.6 km. The road distance is 348 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.