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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to bus which costs €95 - €130 and takes 18h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Mainz?

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 18m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Mainz?

The distance between Bordeaux and Mainz is 942 km. The road distance is 1050.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 18m and costs €100 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bordeaux to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Mainz train from?

Bordeaux to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 18h 50m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bordeaux to Mainz train arrive?

Bordeaux to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Mainz is 1051 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Bordeaux to Mainz.

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

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

Book your Bordeaux to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Mainz.

Bordeaux to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Mainz by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

Fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BOD - FRA
4h 54m
€109–255
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
7h 10m
€88–241
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
8h 18m
€101–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhofbus 800
4. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
18h 47m
Drive 1,050.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Mainzcar 1,050.7 km
10h 38m
€161–232
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
8h 30m
€98–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
18h 50m
€95–130

Bordeaux to Mainz by train, foot, and subway

47Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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 18m.

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