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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Mainz is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Mainz?

The distance between Paderborn and Mainz is 334 km. The road distance is 247.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Paderborn to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Mainz train from?

Paderborn to Mainz train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Mainz?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Paderborn to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Mainz train arrive?

Paderborn to Mainz train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Mainz is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Paderborn to Mainz.

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

Book your Paderborn to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Mainz.

Paderborn to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn 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 Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt20 / ...
3h 42m
€42–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationN110
5h 30m
€26–37
Drive 247.1 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Mainz247.1 km
2h 46m
€35–50
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)HAJ - FRA
4h 45m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
4h 35m
€119–217

Paderborn to Mainz by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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