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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Mainz is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Dover to Mainz?

The distance between Dover and Mainz is 909 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €230 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Dover to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Mainz train from?

Dover to Mainz train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Mainz?

The best way to get from Dover to Mainz is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €230 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the time difference between Dover and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 6:12 PM in Dover and 7:12 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Dover to Mainz train arrive?

Dover to Mainz train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Mainz.

Dover to Mainz - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Mainz by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car, night train, car train, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
8h 30m
€231–495
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
12h 21m
€64–105
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
10h 43m
€126–383
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Mainzcar
7h 10m
€93–176
Car ferry, bus, train, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry
2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Brussels-Nordtrain P
4. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Koblenz Hbfnighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
13h 57m
€83–325
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainzcar
6h 31m
€224–270
Train to London City Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LCY - FRA
5h 18m
€169–532
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LHR - FRA
5h 47m
€140–424
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
5h 57m
€139–360
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hahn, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hahn (HHN)plane STN - HHN
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlagbus
7h 20m
€97–300

Dover to Mainz by train

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Distance: 908.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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