The average bus between Mainz and Rhine Gorge takes 3h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mainz to Rhine Gorge. 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 4 times a day between Mainz and Rhine Gorge. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Rhine Gorge at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 54m • 2 changes

2h 11m • 2 changes

2h 17m • 2 changes

2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Rhine Gorge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Rhine Gorge. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at St. Goarshausen Bahnhof station via St. Goarshausen Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Mainz to Rhine Gorge bus services, operated by go.on, depart from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Rhine Gorge bus services, operated by go.on, arrive at St. Goarshausen Bahnhof station.
The distance between Mainz and Rhine Gorge is 46.8 km. The road distance is 66 km.
go.on operates a bus from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to St. Goarshausen Bahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 1h 22m.