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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe central train station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Mainz is 130 km. The road distance is 138 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €45.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Mainz train from?

Karlsruhe to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt Airport, which costs and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Mainz bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Mainz train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Mainz is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Karlsruhe to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

Book your Karlsruhe to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

Book your Karlsruhe to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Mainz?

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

Karlsruhe to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz by train, bus, car, 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
1h 25m
€21–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe to Mainzrideshare 134.6 km
1h 42m
€5–10
Bus via Frankfurt Airport
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhausbus S8x / ...
3h 10m
Drive 138 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Mainzcar 138 km
1h 11m
€20–28
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
2h 2m
€26–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151 / ...
3h 50m
€10–15

Karlsruhe to Mainz by train

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Distance: 129.6 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt in around 3h 10m.

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