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 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

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 22m 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 Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Dortmund central bus station and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

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, Römisches Theater via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Groningen to Mainz?

The distance between Groningen and Mainz is 533 km. The road distance is 466 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 7m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 7m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Groningen to Mainz bus arrive?

Groningen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund 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 22m to drive from Groningen to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 412+ hotels available in Mainz.

Groningen to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
6h 7m
€59–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus N07 / ...
9h 45m
€39–66
Drive 466 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Mainzcar 466 km
4h 22m
€83–119
Bus, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
6h 6m
€138–386
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
6h 38m
€55–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Mainz Hbftrain
7h 38m
€63–202
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
5h 54m
€148–365
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
6h 25m
€128–273
Bus, train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
7h 28m
€122–315

Groningen to Mainz by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Frankfurt in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Dortmund central bus station, Frankfurt Airport, and Frankfurt in around 9h 45m.

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