What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Mainz is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Mainz central train station via Selestat, Gare Centrale and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Alsace to Mainz?

The distance between Alsace and Mainz is 306 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €50 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Mainz?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Alsace to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Mainz bus from?

Alsace to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Selestat station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Mainz train from?

Alsace to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Mainz?

The best way to get from Alsace to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Alsace to Mainz bus arrive?

Alsace to Mainz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Alsace to Mainz train arrive?

Alsace to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Mainz is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Alsace to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Mainz?

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Alsace to Mainz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alsace to Mainz by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
4h 40m
€50–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
7h 31m
€29–44
Drive 238.1 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Mainzcar 238.1 km
2h 19m
€37–53
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
4h 47m
€55–97

Alsace to Mainz by train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.4 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Frankfurt in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Mainz central train station via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, and Strasbourg in around 7h 31m.

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