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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Mainz is to fly which costs €90 - €250 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Mainz central train station via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Madrid to Mainz?

The distance between Madrid and Mainz is 1460 km. The road distance is 1734.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Mainz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 16h 25m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Madrid to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Mainz bus from?

Madrid to Mainz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Mainz train from?

Madrid to Mainz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Mainz?

The best way to get from Madrid to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €140 - €600 and takes 16h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 30h 55m.

Where does the Madrid to Mainz bus arrive?

Madrid to Mainz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valladolid station.

Where does the Madrid to Mainz train arrive?

Madrid to Mainz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Mainz is 1734 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Madrid to Mainz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1140+ hotels available in Mainz.

Madrid to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Mainz by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAD - FRA
5h 24m
€95–246
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim HbfIce
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
16h 25m
€149–582
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Take the bus from Vitoria to Luxembourg
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
4. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof800
5. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, HauptbahnhofRe3
30h 16m
Drive 1,734.1 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Mainz1,734.1 km
17h 8m
€270–389
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAD - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
7h 17m
€118–365
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim HbfTgv
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
16h 43m
€178–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to ValladolidAlsa
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Mainz central train stationFlixBus N1151
30h 55m
€138–224

Madrid to Mainz by train and foot

14Weekly Services

16h 25mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,459.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Mainz, Germany?

Iberia, Air Europa, and Lufthansa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 25m.

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