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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rastatt is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rastatt is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Rastatt?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rastatt. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Rastatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rastatt?

The distance between Mainz and Rastatt is 150 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Rastatt without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Mainz to Rastatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rastatt train from?

Mainz to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rastatt?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rastatt is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Mainz to Rastatt train arrive?

Mainz to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Rastatt?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rastatt is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Mainz to Rastatt.

Where can I stay near Rastatt?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Rastatt.

Mainz to Rastatt - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Rastatt 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 26m
€33–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 476 / ...
4h 24m
€18–32
Drive 160.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rastattcar 160.3 km
1h 21m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Baden-Badentrain Nightjet
3h 1m
€33–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S6
3h 4m
€28–40

Mainz to Rastatt by train

237Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rastatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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