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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Munich is to rideshare which costs €16 - €26 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Munich is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Munich?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Munich station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Munich central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Munich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Ost. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Mainz to Munich?

The distance between Mainz and Munich is 510 km. The road distance is 405.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Munich without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €24 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mainz to Munich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Munich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Munich train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Munich?

The best way to get from Mainz to Munich is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt, which costs €35 - €240 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Mainz to Munich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Munich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Munich is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Mainz to Munich.

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

Book your Mainz to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Munich?

Book your Mainz to Munich bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1321+ hotels available in Munich.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Munich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Munich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Mainz to Munich - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Mainz to Munich by car, car train, bus, night train, rideshare, train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mainz to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost1393
3h 23m
€115–139
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Munich407.6 km
4h 30m
€16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationN280 / ...
6h 27m
€25–48
Night train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Muenchen OstNj
5h 7m
€40–261
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbf41 / ...
4h 7m
€37–232
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to München OstNj
5h 7m
€30–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Munich central bus stationN952 / ...
6h 42m
€28–55
Drive 405.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Munich405.6 km
3h 44m
€57–82
Fly Frankfurt to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
3h 11m
€92–217
Fly Frankfurt to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
3h 53m
€109–246
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)STR - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
4h 42m
€118–236

Mainz to Munich by bus

48Weekly Buses

6h 27mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.2 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Mainz Hbf to Muenchen Ost 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–261 and the journey takes 5h 7m.

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