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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Kandel is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Kandel is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Kandel?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kandel. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kandel Bahnhof via Landau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Kandel?

The distance between Mainz and Kandel is 133 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Kandel without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €28 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Mainz to Kandel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Kandel train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Kandel?

The best way to get from Mainz to Kandel is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Mainz to Kandel train arrive?

Mainz to Kandel train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Landau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Kandel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Kandel is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Mainz to Kandel.

Where can I stay near Kandel?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Kandel.

Mainz to Kandel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Kandel by train, bus, or car

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 Landau, HauptbahnhofEx
2h 20m
€28–40
Drive 120.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mainz to Kandel120.7 km
1h 5m
€18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station476 / ...
4h 35m
€19–28
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, MitteS6
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofS2 / ...
3. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Kandel BahnhofRe6
3h 6m
€30–46

Mainz to Kandel by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.6 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

vlexx operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Landau, Hauptbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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