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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Meissen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Meissen is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Meissen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Nossen Markt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Mainz to Meissen?

The distance between Mainz and Meissen is 547 km. The road distance is 477.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Meissen without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Mainz to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Meissen bus from?

Mainz to Meissen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Meissen train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Meissen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Meissen is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Mainz to Meissen bus arrive?

Mainz to Meissen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Mainz to Meissen train arrive?

Mainz to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Meissen is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Mainz to Meissen.

Where can I stay near Meissen?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Meissen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Meissen by train, bus, night train, 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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
5h 40m
€107–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1306
10h 4m
€30–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Riesanighttrain En
9h 16m
€100–175
Drive 477.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Meissencar 477.9 km
4h 6m
€68–98
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadttrain
3h 39m
€136–357
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Coswig Bahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€125–384

Mainz to Meissen by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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