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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Mainz is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Mainz central train station via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Chester to Mainz?

The distance between Chester and Mainz is 939 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €190 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Chester to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Mainz bus from?

Chester to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Mainz train from?

Chester to Mainz train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Mainz?

The best way to get from Chester to Mainz is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs €190 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Chester to Mainz bus arrive?

Chester to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:05 PM in Chester and 8:05 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Chester to Mainz train arrive?

Chester to Mainz train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Mainz by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
5h 36m
€105–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train station
18h 9m
€52–84
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
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 34m
€195–748
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
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 30m
€168–845
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)BHX - FRA
6h 5m
€128–277
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
7h 12m
€119–354
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)LHR - FRA
7h
€156–574
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
14h 17m
€104–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainz
10h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mainz
11h 48m
€197–286

Chester to Mainz by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 34mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.3 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Chester to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Mainz central train station via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 18h 9m.

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