There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Mainz by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Fly to Frankfurt
best- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BOD - FRA
4h 58m€109–275Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
15h 25m€65–120Train via Paris
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
8h 20m€184–367Drive 1,050.8 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Mainzcar 1,050.8 km
10h 45m€160–230Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
7h 11m€80–271Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
8h 31m€197–309Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mainz central train stationbus N1306 / ...
16h 45m€69–98
Bordeaux to Mainz by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Mainz central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Mainz is 942 km. The road distance is 1050.8 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs €180 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Bordeaux to Mainz, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €180 - €370 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Mainz, Germany?
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–350
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Frankfurt via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €85–120
- 1st Class
- €110–150
Train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €80–110
- 1st Class
- €110–150
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €180–300
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €180–250
- 1st Class
- €230–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €90–130
- Rail 1st Class
- €140–200
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34–39
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Bordeaux to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Mainz is 1051 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Bordeaux to Mainz.
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