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 €19 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.

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 Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rastatt?

The distance between Mainz and Rastatt is 198 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Mainz to Rastatt train arrive?

Mainz to Rastatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt 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 1197+ 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 35m
€36–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus to Frankfurtbus S8x / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h 14m
€19–32
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
€22–84
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3h 9m
€34–53

Mainz to Rastatt by train

208Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.7 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rastatt via Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus to Rastatt via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 14m.

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