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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to France is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to France is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and France?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to France. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Châtelet via Saarbrücken Hbf and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Mainz to France?

The distance between Mainz and France is 548 km. The road distance is 534.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Mainz to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to France train from?

Mainz to France train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to France?

The best way to get from Mainz to France is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Mainz to France train arrive?

Mainz to France train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to France is 535 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Mainz to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23575+ hotels available in France.

Mainz to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to France 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
5h 23m
€92–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
7h 38m
€41–67
Drive 534.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Pariscar 534.7 km
4h 48m
€83–120
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 22m
€88–234
Bus via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
€48–95
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 30m
€142–318
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
4h 33m
€128–294
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
4h 31m
€97–279
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
4h 37m
€116–292

Mainz to France by train and subway

27Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.3 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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