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 €30 - €70 and takes 10h 20m.

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 23m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Mainz central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Dover to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Mainz bus from?

Dover to Mainz bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

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 35m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Dover to Mainz bus arrive?

Dover to Mainz bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Dover and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 4:21 PM in Dover and 5:21 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?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Mainz by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
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
8h 35m
€157–563
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train stationN1310
10h 20m
€32–66
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Mainz
7h 8m
€121–172
Train to London City Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)LCY - FRA
5h 23m
€129–428
Bus, train via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof79
8h 55m
€83–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bruges814
2. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-NordIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Mainz HbfNj
10h 34m
€53–83
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainz
6h 29m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)LHR - FRA
6h 19m
€110–340
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)LGW - FRA
6h
€144–342
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hahn, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hahn (HHN)STN - HHN
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag
7h 36m
€80–258

Dover to Mainz by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 908.8 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Mainz central train station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Brussels-North train station in around 10h 20m.

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