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 19m and costs €80 - €250.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Mainz to France?

The distance between Mainz and France is 582 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 5m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 5m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Mainz to France train arrive?

Mainz to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 22748+ hotels available in France.

Mainz to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 82
5h 5m
€101–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
7h 38m
€41–66
Drive 534.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Pariscar 534.7 km
4h 48m
€85–122
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 19m
€82–244
Train via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
6h 3m
€93–174
Bus via Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 41m
€49–92
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 29m
€141–308
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FRA - NTE
4h 32m
€127–294
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
4h 30m
€96–279
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 36m
€115–302

Mainz to France by train and subway

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5h 5mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.8 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 5h 5m. 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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