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 €29 - €65 and takes 7h 16m.

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 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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Alsace to Mainz?

The distance between Alsace and Mainz is 255 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Alsace to Mainz, including transfers.

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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 16m.

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

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

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

Train via Mannheim
best
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
€48–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 16m
€30–62
Drive 238.1 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Mainzcar 238.1 km
2h 19m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain 84
3. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Bad Kreuznach, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
6h 43m
€63–139

Alsace to Mainz by train

46Weekly Trains

4h 47mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.4 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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