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

The cheapest way to get from Passau to Mainz is to bus via Mainz central train station which costs €16 - €20 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Passau to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Passau and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Passau to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Passau and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Passau and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Passau Hbf and arriving at Mainz Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Passau to Mainz?

The distance between Passau and Mainz is 478 km. The road distance is 467.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Passau to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €35 - €110.

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

The train from Passau Hbf to Mainz Hbf takes 4h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Passau to Mainz bus from?

Passau to Mainz bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Passau station.

Where do I catch the Passau to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Passau to Mainz?

The best way to get from Passau to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h.

Where does the Passau to Mainz bus arrive?

Passau to Mainz bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Where does the Passau to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Passau to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Passau to Mainz is 468 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Passau to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Passau to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Passau to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Passau Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 41m
€35–110
Bus via Mainz central train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Passau to Frankfurtbus
7h 36m
€17–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N61 / ...
7h
€28–48
Drive 467.8 km
1. Drive from Passau to Mainzcar 467.8 km
3h 47m
€66–95
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Freisingtrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
4h 45m
€104–191
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4h 49m
€38–108
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Passau to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainzcar
5h 17m
€132–174
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
4h 33m
€107–241
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
6h 30m
€152–378

Passau to Mainz by train

42Weekly Trains

4h 41mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.7 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Passau Hbf to Mainz Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Passau central train station to Frankfurt central train station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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