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 €20 - €29 and takes 4h 25m.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rastatt via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rastatt?

The distance between Mainz and Rastatt is 159 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 which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m 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 Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rastatt?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rastatt is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Mainz to Rastatt train arrive?

Mainz to Rastatt train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Karlsruhe 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Rastatt?

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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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe4
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Rastatt85675 / ...
2h 23m
€30–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station476 / ...
4h 25m
€20–28
Drive 160.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rastatt160.3 km
1h 21m
€23–33
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to FrankfurtS8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Rastatt
3h 6m
€29–75
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, MitteS6
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
3h 28m
€34–51

Mainz to Rastatt by train

7Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.8 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Rastatt via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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