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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mainz is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 17h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mainz?

The distance between Cardiff and Mainz is 1022 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Cardiff to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mainz train from?

Cardiff to Mainz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Mainz?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mainz is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 22h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:45 PM in Cardiff and 8:45 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Cardiff to Mainz train arrive?

Cardiff to Mainz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Mainz.

Cardiff to Mainz - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Mainz by train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, car, car train, car ferry, 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
9h 29m
€191–602
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
17h 36m
€56–104
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
12h 59m
€164–730
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainz
9h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt AirportN280
22h 13m
€67–190
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mainz
11h 3m
€184–267
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)CWL - FRA
7h 42m
€107–338
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRS - FRA
7h 16m
€127–279
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)BHX - FRA
6h 31m
€129–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)LHR - FRA
6h 19m
€141–423
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)LCY - FRA
6h 29m
€169–498
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
8h 23m
€128–342

Cardiff to Mainz by bus and train

2Weekly Services

17h 36mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,021.9 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof, and Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof in around 22h 13m.

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