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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Apolda is to bus which costs €19 - €65 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Apolda is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Apolda?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Apolda via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Mainz to Apolda?

The distance between Mainz and Apolda is 329 km. The road distance is 317.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Mainz to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Apolda train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Apolda?

The best way to get from Mainz to Apolda is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €65 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Mainz to Apolda train arrive?

Mainz to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Apolda is 318 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Mainz to Apolda.

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

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Where can I stay near Apolda?

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Mainz to Apolda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Apolda by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf50
3h 32m
€41–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Erfurt central train stationN1306
5h 10m
€19–61
Night train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
5h 45m
€43–285
Drive 317.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Apolda317.7 km
2h 46m
€46–66
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
4h 13m
€108–224

Mainz to Apolda by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.9 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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