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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Mainz is to bus and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 13h 27m.

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 28m and costs €130 - €290.

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.

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 7h 57m.

How far is it from Caen to Mainz?

The distance between Caen and Mainz is 817 km. The road distance is 765.5 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 7h 57m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 7h 57m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €360 and takes 8h 44m.

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 3m 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, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Caen to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim HbfIce
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
7h 57m
€107–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Rouen712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rouen to Mainz central train stationN1306
13h
€59–102
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
2. Take the night train from Paris Est to Mainz HbfNj
11h 1m
€105–337
Drive 765.5 km
1. Drive from Caen to Mainz765.5 km
7h 3m
€117–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saarbrücken - Dudweilerstraße Bus Station
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches TheaterRe3
13h 27m
€69–137
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
6h 28m
€133–290
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Frankfurt (FRA)CFR - FRA
8h 44m
€198–354
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
8h 17m
€197–469
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CDG - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
9h 12m
€186–443

Caen to Mainz by train and foot

46Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Mainz central train station via Rouen in around 13h.

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