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

The cheapest way to get from Dachau to Mainz is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €25 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dachau to Mainz is to car train and drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Dachau and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Dachau to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Dachau Bahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via München Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Dachau to Mainz?

The distance between Dachau and Mainz is 455 km. The road distance is 390.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dachau to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €35 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dachau to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dachau to Mainz train from?

Dachau to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dachau to Mainz?

The best way to get from Dachau to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €35 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Dachau to Mainz train arrive?

Dachau to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dachau to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dachau to Mainz is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Dachau to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Dachau to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4h 29m
€35–242
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280
8h 5m
€25–56
Drive 390.5 km
1. Drive from Dachau to Mainzcar 390.5 km
3h 33m
€56–81
Bus to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dachau Bahnhof to Oberschleißheimbus
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhofbus
10h 42m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainzcar
3h 22m
€113–145
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dachau Bahnhof to Ingolstadt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
4h 6m
€117–255

Dachau to Mainz by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Dachau, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Frankfurt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €20–100 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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