There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Tongeren by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train via Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to TongresS41
4h 30m€56–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westN1310
6h€21–35Night train
- Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
5h 14m€41–266Drive 287.5 km
- Drive from Mainz to Tongeren287.5 km
2h 53m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Liège-GuilleminsNj
4h 59m€30–44
Mainz to Tongeren by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Tongeren is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Tongeren is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Tongeren station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Tongeren Station via Aachen station west and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Tongres via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Mainz and Tongeren is 339 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Tongeren without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Mainz to Tongeren, including transfers.
Mainz to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Tongeren train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Tongeren is to train via Frankfurt which takes 4h 30m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Tongeren, Belgium?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Tongres via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Tongres
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Mainz Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Mainz Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €258–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €35–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.
Mainz to Tongeren train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Tongeren is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Mainz to Tongeren.
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