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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Mainz is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nuernberg Hbf and arriving at Mainz Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Mainz?

The distance between Nuremberg and Mainz is 261 km. The road distance is 254.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €160.

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

The train from Nuernberg Hbf to Mainz Hbf takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Mainz?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €200 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nuremberg to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Mainz is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Nuremberg to Mainz.

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

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

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

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Nuremberg to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nuremberg to Mainz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 46m
€45–160
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Mainbus
4h 27m
€16–29
Drive 254.1 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Mainzcar 254.1 km
2h 7m
€37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2h 34m
€97–196
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
2h 48m
€49–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
4h 30m
€19–35

Nuremberg to Mainz by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.8 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Mainz Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–160 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main once daily. Tickets cost €9–18 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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