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

The cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Mainz is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamberg to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bamberg and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bamberg station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bamberg and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bamberg and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Bamberg to Mainz?

The distance between Bamberg and Mainz is 277 km. The road distance is 229.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bamberg to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Bamberg to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Mainz bus from?

Bamberg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Mainz train from?

Bamberg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.

Train or bus from Bamberg to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bamberg to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Bamberg to Mainz bus arrive?

Bamberg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bamberg to Mainz train arrive?

Bamberg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bamberg to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamberg to Mainz is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bamberg to Mainz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bamberg to Mainz?

Book your Bamberg to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Bamberg to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bamberg to Mainz by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bamberg to FrankfurtRe54 / ...
3h 51m
€43–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Frankfurt central train station068
4h 30m
€16–27
Drive 229.1 km
1. Drive from Bamberg to Mainz229.1 km
2h 9m
€33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3h 14m
€99–215
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg HbfRb53 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof91 / ...
3h 57m
€42–74
Train via Großauheim
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hanau HauptbahnhofRe54 / ...
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS8
4h 16m
€43–61

Bamberg to Mainz by train

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Distance: 277.5 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Bamberg to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Frankfurt central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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