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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Jena to Mainz?

The distance between Jena and Mainz is 337 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Jena to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Mainz train from?

Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Mainz?

The best way to get from Jena to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Jena to Mainz bus arrive?

Jena to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Mainz train arrive?

Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Mainz is 319 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Jena to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Jena to Mainz?

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

Jena to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Jena to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
4h 8m
€44–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus 220 / ...
5h 5m
€16–28
Drive 319.1 km
1. Drive from Jena to Mainzcar 319.1 km
2h 53m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
4h 20m
€110–197
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Jena to Mainzrideshare 317.3 km
4h 1m
€16

Jena to Mainz by train

189Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.8 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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