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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dorsten is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Dorsten is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Frankfurt and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Mainz to Dorsten?

The distance between Mainz and Dorsten is 304 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Mainz to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dorsten train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Mainz to Dorsten is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Mainz to Dorsten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Dorsten is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Mainz to Dorsten.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Dorsten.

Mainz to Dorsten - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Dorsten 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
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
3h 17m
€50–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 24m
€17–29
Drive 261.5 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Dorstencar 261.5 km
2h 32m
€38–55
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Bftrain
3h 27m
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Dorsten Bftrain Rb43
4h 58m
€61–165
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centertrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Re
5h 39m

Mainz to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 304.1 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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