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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Mainz is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 31m and costs €50 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Liège to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Mainz central train station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Mainz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Liege-Guillemins and arriving at Mainz Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Liège to Mainz?

The distance between Liège and Mainz is 313 km. The road distance is 277.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 31m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Liège to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Liège to Mainz train from?

Liège to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Liège to Mainz?

The best way to get from Liège to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 31m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Liège to Mainz bus arrive?

Liège to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Liège to Mainz train arrive?

Liège to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Liège to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Mainz is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Liège to Mainz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Liège to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liège to Mainz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2h 31m
€53–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Aachen station westN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Mainz central train stationN1310
5h 30m
€20–43
Night train
1. Take the night train from Liege-Guillemins to Mainz HbfNj
4h 59m
€25–260
Drive 277.6 km
1. Drive from Liège to Mainz277.6 km
2h 45m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS8
3h 2m
€54–134
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Mainz HbfNj
4h 4m
€26–40
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3h 59m
€123–301
Train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA)LUX - FRA
5h 19m
€117–294

Liège to Mainz by train

69Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Liège, Belgium and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liège Guillemins to Mainz central train station via Aachen station west in around 5h 30m.

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