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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dachau is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Dachau is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Dachau?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Dachau Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Mainz to Dachau?

The distance between Mainz and Dachau is 450 km. The road distance is 391.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Dachau without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Mainz to Dachau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dachau train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Dachau?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dachau is to train via Frankfurt which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Mainz to Dachau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Dachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Dachau is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Mainz to Dachau.

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

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Where can I stay near Dachau?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Dachau.

Mainz to Dachau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Dachau 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 45m
€53–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich Fröttmaningbus N280
7h 25m
€32–53
Drive 391.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Dachaucar 391.4 km
3h 32m
€57–82
Fly to Munich International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the bus from Oberschleißheim to Dachau Bahnhofbus
3h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ostbahnhoftrain Drf
6h 55m
€35–106
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Dachau Bahnhoftrain
4h 48m
€125–265
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
5h 17m
€157–462

Mainz to Dachau by train

261Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–220 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich Fröttmaning once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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