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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rotterdam?

The distance between Mainz and Rotterdam is 469 km. The road distance is 423.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Mainz to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rotterdam train from?

Mainz to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Mainz to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Mainz to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Mainz to Rotterdam train arrive?

Mainz to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rotterdam is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Mainz to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Mainz to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Mainz to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
5h 25m
€76–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Rotterdam Central StationN1310
8h 20m
€23–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to 's-HertogenboschNj
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
7h 12m
€65–345
Drive 423.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rotterdam423.3 km
4h 16m
€76–109
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to EindhovenNightjet
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity direct / ...
5h 32m
€45–219
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 6m
€127–290
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 53m
€151–419
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 35m
€140–332
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
6h 3m
€135–271

Mainz to Rotterdam by train

70Weekly Trains

5h 25mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–210 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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