There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Nancy by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Metz
best- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Metzbus N90 / ...
- Take the bus from Metz to Nancybus N215 / ...
5h€14–28Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
5h 33m€66–81Drive 243.9 km
- Drive from Mainz to Nancycar 243.9 km
2h 41m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Darmstadt to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 13m€36–51
Mainz to Nancy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Nancy is to bus via Metz which costs €14 - €29 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Nancy is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Nancy via Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nancy via Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Mainz and Nancy is 269 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Nancy without a car is to bus via Metz which takes 5h and costs €14 - €29.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Mainz to Nancy, including transfers.
Mainz to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Nancy train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Nancy is to bus via Metz which takes 5h and costs €14 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Nancy, France?
You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Nancy via Metz in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nancy via Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), Forbach, and Metz Ville in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Darmstadt to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Mainz to Nancy train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Nancy is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Mainz to Nancy.
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