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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Mainz is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Mainz is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Mainz central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Calais to Mainz?

The distance between Calais and Mainz is 620 km. The road distance is 563.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Calais to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Mainz train from?

Calais to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Mainz?

The best way to get from Calais to Mainz is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Calais to Mainz bus arrive?

Calais to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Calais to Mainz train arrive?

Calais to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Mainz is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Calais to Mainz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Mainz by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
6h 56m
€112–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
9h 40m
€39–71
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re2
10h 1m
€79–213
Drive 563.5 km
1. Drive from Calais to Mainzcar 563.5 km
5h 34m
€88–127
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Namur to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
8h 39m
€113–249
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
6h 46m
€116–294
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
6h 49m
€122–317

Calais to Mainz by train and tram

57Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 620.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Mainz central train station via Brussels-North train station in around 9h 40m.

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