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

The cheapest way to get from France to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between France and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from France to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from France to Mainz?

The distance between France and Mainz is 579 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from France to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Mainz train from?

France to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Mainz?

The best way to get from France to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the France to Mainz train arrive?

France to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Mainz is 535 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from France to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1139+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 10 ways to get from France to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or 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 Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 53m
€60–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N90 / ...
8h 30m
€30–52
Drive 534.9 km
1. Drive from Paris to Mainzcar 534.9 km
4h 46m
€82–118
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
4h 30m
€83–214
Train via Châtelet
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 2m
€76–162
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
6h 23m
€66–158
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4h 38m
€122–308
Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
4h 43m
€97–260
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
4h 46m
€106–267
Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TLS - FRA
4h 44m
€110–251

France to Mainz by subway and train

47Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between France and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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