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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Mainz is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Mainz central train station via Rouen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Caen to Mainz?

The distance between Caen and Mainz is 817 km. The road distance is 765.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Caen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Mainz train from?

Caen to Mainz train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Caen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Caen to Mainz is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €410 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Caen to Mainz bus arrive?

Caen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rouen station.

Where does the Caen to Mainz train arrive?

Caen to Mainz train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Mainz is 765 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Caen to Mainz.

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

Book your Caen to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Caen to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
8h 2m
€134–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Rouenbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rouen to Mainz central train stationbus N1306
13h 5m
€48–99
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 52m
€72–104
Drive 765.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Mainzcar 765.2 km
7h 7m
€117–168
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
6h 38m
€125–302
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
8h 47m
€132–254
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CFR - FRA
8h 42m
€268–404
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
8h 27m
€167–420
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
8h 24m
€187–450

Caen to Mainz by train and foot

47Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station, and Frankfurt in around 12h 52m.

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