There are 7 ways to get from Darmstadt to Mainz by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
1h 6m€17–34Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Mainz38.2 km
46 min€4Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Frankfurtbus Air
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
1h 16mDrive 36.2 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Mainzcar 36.2 km
22 min€5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Darmstadt to Mainztaxi 36.2 km
22 min€110–150Bus
- Take the bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Frankfurtbus Air
- Take the bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhausbus S8x / ...
1h 29mBus, train via Darmstadt Mathildenplatz
- Take the bus from Darmstadt Mathildenplatz to Frankfurtbus X15
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
1h 45m€13–20
Darmstadt to Mainz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Mainz is to drive which takes 22 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Luisenplatz and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Mainz is 65 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Darmstadt to Mainz, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Mainz bus services, operated by HEAG mobilo GmbH, depart from Darmstadt Luisenplatz station.
Darmstadt to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Mainz is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 6151 7094115
- info@heagmobilo.de
- Website
- heagmobilo.de
Bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- heagmobilo.de
- Phone
- +49 6131 4975 022
- kundenservice@dbregiobus-sw.de
- Website
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
Bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Darmstadt Mathildenplatz to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Darmstadt to Mainz
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €110–150
Taxi Zentrale Darmstadt e.G
- Phone
- +49 6151 19410
- Website
- taxi-zentrale-darmstadt.de
Taxi Seeger
- Phone
- +49 6151 52407
- Website
- taxi-seeger.de
Taxi Ilyas Darmstadt
- Phone
- +49 176 63897175
- Website
- taxi-ilyasdarmstadt.de
Miki Fahrservice
- Phone
- +49 6151 45628
- Website
- miki-fahrservice.de
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Darmstadt to Mainz bus services, operated by HEAG mobilo GmbH, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Mainz is 36 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Darmstadt to Mainz.
Book your Darmstadt to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1132+ hotels available in Mainz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Darmstadt and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.