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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Mainz is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Mainz central train station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Leiden to Mainz?

The distance between Leiden and Mainz is 460 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Leiden to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Mainz bus from?

Leiden to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Mainz?

The best way to get from Leiden to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 4h.

Where does the Leiden to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Mainz train arrive?

Leiden to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Mainz is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Leiden to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden 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 via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
5h 8m
€71–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
10h 15m
€40–90
Drive 435.3 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Mainzcar 435.3 km
4h 13m
€77–111
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
4h
€123–277
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Mainz Hbftrain Nightjet
6h 33m
€72–222
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 14m
€79–195
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4h 34m
€146–426
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
6h
€128–291
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
6h 2m
€116–372

Leiden to Mainz by train

105Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.8 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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