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 £35 - £75 and takes 18h.

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 2m and costs £100 - £380.

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 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

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 17m.

How far is it from Mainz to Colchester?

The distance between Mainz and Colchester is 544 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 which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 18h.

Where does the Mainz to Colchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mainz and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Mainz. It is currently 3:10 PM in Mainz and 2:10 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?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Colchester.

Mainz to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Mainz to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, night train, train, car, car train, car ferry, 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 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 17m
£139–459
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stop816
18h
£38–73
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 8m
£130–556
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
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London VictoriaN280
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
20h 44m
£67–184
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
£133–190
Fly Frankfurt to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London City Airport (LCY)FRA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 2m
£105–374
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 50m
£95–311
Fly Frankfurt to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)FRA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 39m
£126–284
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
£53–173
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 39m
£107–339
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 3m
£78–271

Mainz to Colchester by train and subway

65Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 541.3 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Coach Stop via Frankfurt and London Victoria in around 18h.

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