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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Mainz is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg central bus station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Mainz?

The distance between Magdeburg and Mainz is 517 km. The road distance is 436.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Mainz without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Magdeburg to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Mainz bus from?

Magdeburg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Magdeburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Mainz train from?

Magdeburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Mainz?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Mainz is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Magdeburg to Mainz train arrive?

Magdeburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Mainz is 436 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Magdeburg to Mainz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Magdeburg to Mainz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Magdeburg 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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof56 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
4h 56m
€56–150
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Frankfurt
7h 28m
€22–40
Drive 436.4 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Mainz436.4 km
3h 42m
€62–89
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
3h 43m
€105–208
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Frankfurt12
6h 7m
€55–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Mainz central train station335
7h 35m
€35–50
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
4h 33m
€115–218
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbf
2. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)BER - FRA
5h 34m
€90–266
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
5h 40m
€180–345
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRE - FRA
5h 36m
€153–392
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbf
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAM - FRA
6h 10m
€98–252

Magdeburg to Mainz by train

153Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Magdeburg to Frankfurt twice a week. Tickets cost €13–26 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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