What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €23 - €35.

How far is it from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

The distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) and Mainz is 172 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 32m and costs €18 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz, including transfers.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 32m and costs €18 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 5h 49m.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz.

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Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz

There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
3h 32m
€18–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train station476 / ...
5h 49m
€22–30
Drive 165.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz165.2 km
1h 38m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
3h 35m
€28–51

Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Mainz by bus and train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.5 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB), Germany and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a bus from Airpark Terminal to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–19 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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