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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €19 - €23 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Mainz is to car train and drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €110 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Mainz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Ost and arriving at Mainz Hbf. This train operates Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Munich to Mainz?

The distance between Munich and Mainz is 422 km. The road distance is 404.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €27 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Munich to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Mainz train from?

Munich to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Mainz?

The best way to get from Munich to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Munich to Mainz bus arrive?

Munich to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Munich to Mainz train arrive?

Munich to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Mainz is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Munich to Mainz.

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

Book your Munich to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Mainz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Mainz - 11 ways to travel via train, car train, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Mainz by car train, car, bus, train, night train, rideshare, 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.

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz
2h 53m
€114–139
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Mainz405.8 km
4h 28m
€19–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Mannheim central bus stationN952 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS5 / ...
6h 11m
€27–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Mainz HbfNj
4h 24m
€40–261
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof39 / ...
3h 53m
€30–130
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt47 / ...
3h 53m
€35–228
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
6h 50m
€24–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
9h 22m
Drive 404.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Mainz404.5 km
3h 43m
€57–82
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
3h 7m
€92–216
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3h 52m
€104–247

Munich to Mainz by bus and train

80Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.1 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Nightjet operates a vehicle from Muenchen Ost to Mainz Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–261 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Frankfurt central train station hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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