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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Mainz is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs €70 - €150 and takes 30h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Mainz?

The distance between Bucharest and Mainz is 1495 km. The road distance is 1782.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 49m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bucharest to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Mainz train from?

Bucharest to Mainz train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €310 and takes 27h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €135 - €145 and takes 22h.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:27 PM in Bucharest and 9:27 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Bucharest to Mainz train arrive?

Bucharest to Mainz train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Mainz is 1783 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Mainz.

Bucharest to Mainz - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Mainz by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)OTP - FRA
5h 30m
€140–278
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Frankfurt central train station1924 / ...
30h 39m
€70–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
18h 49m
€71–143
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
27h 35m
€162–304
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien MeidlingNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Mainz HbfIce
26h 4m
€160–251
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
7h 59m
€142–376
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
7h 35m
€147–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurt
22h
€137–144
Drive 1,782.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Mainz1,782.6 km
17h 21m
€251–362
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz
18h 16m
€311–433

Bucharest to Mainz by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 35mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,494.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Mainz, Germany?

Tarom, HiSky, and four other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 27h 35m.

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