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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Colchester is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Coach Stop via Frankfurt, Gare Sncf, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Colchester via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Colchester?

The distance between Mainz and Colchester is 456 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Colchester without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 8h 20m and costs £130 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Mainz to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Colchester bus from?

Mainz to Colchester bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Colchester?

The best way to get from Mainz to Colchester is to train via Frankfurt which takes 8h 20m and costs £130 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Mainz to Colchester bus arrive?

Mainz to Colchester bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 12:08 AM in Mainz and 11:08 PM in Colchester.

Where does the Mainz to Colchester train arrive?

Mainz to Colchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Mainz to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Colchester by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h
£104–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stop816
15h 25m
£50–90
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
8h 20m
£138–459
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 4m
£130–548
Fly Frankfurt to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)FRA - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 49m
£94–326
Bus to Hahn, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)HHN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 23m
£54–165
Fly Frankfurt to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)FRA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 34m
£109–334
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
9h 4m
£97–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
7h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchester
8h 57m
£134–191

Mainz to Colchester by train and subway

61Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 453.2 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Colchester via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Coach Stop via Frankfurt, Calais, Gare Sncf, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 15h 25m.

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