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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Mainz is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €230 and takes 9h 29m.

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 6h 14m and costs €85 - €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 Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

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-Kastel via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

How far is it from Madrid to Mainz?

The distance between Madrid and Mainz is 1478 km. The road distance is 1733.9 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 which takes 16h 47m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 6h 14m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €550 and takes 16h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 30h 25m.

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 16m to drive from Madrid to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1180+ 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, or car

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)plane MAD - FRA
6h 14m
€88–246
Fly to Hahn, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hahn (HHN)plane MAD - HHN
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Hahn Airport to Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlagbus
8h 51m
€57–227
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
16h 47m
€284–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 25m
€143–263
Drive 1,733.9 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Mainzcar 1,733.9 km
17h 16m
€269–388
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MAD - LUX
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Mainz central train stationbus
9h 29m
€61–221
Bus via Valladolid
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Valladolidbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
30h 45m
€146–262

Madrid to Mainz by train

7Weekly Trains

16h 47mAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,478.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Air Europa, Lufthansa, and Iberia fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Mainz-Kastel via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 16h 47m.

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