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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Mainz, Münsterplatz via Düsseldorf central bus station and Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Groningen to Mainz?

The distance between Groningen and Mainz is 522 km. The road distance is 466.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Groningen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Mainz train from?

Groningen to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Groningen to Mainz bus arrive?

Groningen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Groningen to Mainz train arrive?

Groningen to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Mainz is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Groningen to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Mainz.

Groningen to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Groningen 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
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf78 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
6h 47m
€78–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Düsseldorf central bus station027
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Wiesbaden central train station027
10h 30m
€37–102
Drive 466.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Mainz466.1 km
4h 18m
€82–118
Bus, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRE - FRA
6h 1m
€145–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Station201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Mainz Hbf
7h 37m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
5h 51m
€151–375
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
6h 42m
€146–319
Bus, train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
7h 24m
€113–274

Groningen to Mainz by train

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Distance: 521.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Mainz, Münsterplatz via Düsseldorf central bus station, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring in around 10h 30m.

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