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

The cheapest way to get from Eltville to Mainz is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltville to Mainz is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs €60 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Eltville and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltville to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Eltville and arriving at Mainz, Landtag via Wiesbaden-Schierstein Zeilstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct ferry between Eltville and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Eltville KD and arriving at Mainz KD. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Eltville and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eltville and arriving at Mainz-Kastel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Eltville to Mainz?

The distance between Eltville and Mainz is 21 km. The road distance is 18.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Eltville to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €7.

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

The train from Eltville to Mainz-Kastel takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Eltville to Mainz bus from?

Eltville to Mainz bus services, operated by ALV Oberhessen, depart from Eltville station.

Where do I catch the Eltville to Mainz train from?

Eltville to Mainz train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Eltville station.

Train or bus from Eltville to Mainz?

The best way to get from Eltville to Mainz is to train which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 171 bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Eltville to Mainz bus arrive?

Eltville to Mainz bus services, operated by ALV Oberhessen, arrive at Wiesbaden-Schierstein Zeilstraße station.

Where does the Eltville to Mainz train arrive?

Eltville to Mainz train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Mainz-Kastel station.

Can I drive from Eltville to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltville to Mainz is 18 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Eltville to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Mainz.

Eltville to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 171 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Eltville to Mainz by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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 Eltville to Mainz-Kasteltrain Rb
29 min
€5–7
Drive 18.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Eltville to Mainzcar 18.2 km
27 min
€3–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Eltville KD to Mainz KDferry Sch / ...
1h 5m
Line 171 bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Eltville to Wiesbaden-Schierstein Zeilstraßebus 171
2. Take the bus from Wiesbaden-Schierstein Zeilstraße to Mainz, Landtagbus 9
1h 7m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eltville to Mainztaxi 18.2 km
27 min
€60–75

Eltville to Mainz by train

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Distance: 21.2 km
Duration: 29 min

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Eltville to Mainz-Kastel hourly. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH (KD) operates a ferry from Eltville KD to Mainz KD once daily, and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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