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 €15 - €27 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 10m 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 Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, 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 €25 - €75.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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 Nürnberg 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 €25 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Mainz bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt 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, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Mainz is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m 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.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Nuremberg to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nuremberg to Mainz by train, bus, 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
2h 46m
€25–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
4h 30m
€15–27
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N280 / ...
4h 25m
€18–34
Drive 254.1 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Mainzcar 254.1 km
2h 10m
€36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2h 31m
€89–196
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 50m
€28–71
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
2h 53m
€28–71

Nuremberg to Mainz by train

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Distance: 261 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €25–75 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Frankfurt central train station hourly. Tickets cost €13–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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