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 €80 - €250 and takes 5h 27m.

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 27m and costs €80 - €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 45m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Madrid to Mainz?

The distance between Madrid and Mainz is 1460 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 via Paris which takes 16h 31m and costs €140 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 27m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €140 - €490 and takes 16h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 30h 45m.

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 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 1157+ 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)plane MAD - FRA
5h 27m
€85–246
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
16h 31m
€143–481
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
29h 47m
€176–393
Drive 1,733.9 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Mainzcar 1,733.9 km
17h 16m
€267–385
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
7h 18m
€114–334
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
16h 45m
€148–382
Bus
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
€138–219

Madrid to Mainz by train and foot

14Weekly Services

16h 31mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,459.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Air Europa, Iberia, 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 31m.

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