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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Mainz is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen train station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Mainz?

The distance between Erlangen and Mainz is 285 km. The road distance is 236.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Erlangen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Erlangen to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Erlangen to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erlangen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Mainz is 237 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Erlangen to Mainz.

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

Book your Erlangen to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Erlangen to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Erlangen to Mainz by train, bus, car, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
3h 31m
€35–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
3h 55m
€20–29
Drive 236.6 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Mainzcar 236.6 km
1h 59m
€34–49
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2h 50m
€91–188
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
3h 59m
€32–95
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4h 23m
€48–86

Erlangen to Mainz by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.2 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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