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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €75 - €120.

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 once daily, 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 Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rotterdam?

The distance between Mainz and Rotterdam is 421 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 28m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Mainz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 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 Eindhoven 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?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
5h 28m
€46–91
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 28m
€31–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1310
8h 20m
€40–65
Drive 423.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rotterdamcar 423.3 km
4h 16m
€77–111
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 17m
€122–332
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 43m
€113–232
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 20m
€98–272
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 5m
€155–418
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
5h 56m
€124–241

Mainz to Rotterdam by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Mainz Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Eindhoven Centraal in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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