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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erfurt central train station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Mainz?

The distance between Erfurt and Mainz is 292 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €60.

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Mainz bus from?

Erfurt to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Mainz train from?

Erfurt to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Mainz?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Erfurt to Mainz bus arrive?

Erfurt to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.

Where does the Erfurt to Mainz train arrive?

Erfurt to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Mainz is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Erfurt to Mainz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erfurt to Mainz?

Book your Erfurt to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Erfurt to Mainz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Erfurt to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Erfurt to Mainz by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Erfurt Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
2h 59m
€50–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Mainzrideshare 275.9 km
3h 38m
€14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1306
4h 15m
€16–29
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3h 36m
€112–238
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3h 10m
€57–69
Drive 277.3 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Mainzcar 277.3 km
2h 45m
€39–56
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3h 58m
€118–232

Erfurt to Mainz by train

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Distance: 292.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–60 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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