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

The cheapest way to get from Dachau to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dachau to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €80.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs €50 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 26m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

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 390 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Dachau to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 412+ hotels available in Mainz.

Dachau to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dachau to Mainz by train, bus, 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 München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4h 26m
€54–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Frankfurt Airportbus N280
7h 50m
€34–57
Drive 390.5 km
1. Drive from Dachau to Mainzcar 390.5 km
3h 32m
€55–80
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 25m
Train via Ingolstadt
1. Take the train from Dachau Bahnhof to Ingolstadt Hbftrain Rb16 / ...
2. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain Ice
5h 20m
€79–179
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 12m
€118–256

Dachau to Mainz by train

159Weekly Trains

4h 26mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.3 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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 €75–190 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 Airport once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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