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 40m.

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 58m 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 40m.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs €95 - €140.

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

The train from Passau Hbf to Mainz Hbf takes 4h 44m 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 44m and costs €95 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 59m.

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 58m to drive from Passau to Mainz.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Passau to Mainz by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Passau Hbf to Mainz HbfIce / ...
4h 44m
€95–140
Bus via Mainz central train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Passau to Frankfurt
7h 40m
€17–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN61 / ...
6h 59m
€32–59
Night train
1. Take the night train from Passau Hbf to Mainz HbfNj
5h 32m
€45–263
Drive 467.8 km
1. Drive from Passau to Mainz467.8 km
3h 58m
€66–95
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Passau to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz
5h 16m
€132–174
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Landshut
2. Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
4h 54m
€112–277
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
4h 30m
€111–258
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbf
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)SZG - FRA
6h 27m
€152–368

Passau to Mainz by train

48Weekly Trains

4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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 €95–140 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Passau central train station to Frankfurt central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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