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

The cheapest way to get from Rastatt to Mainz is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rastatt to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Rastatt and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Rastatt to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Rastatt and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Rastatt to Mainz?

The distance between Rastatt and Mainz is 150 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rastatt to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Rastatt to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rastatt to Mainz train from?

Rastatt to Mainz train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, depart from Rastatt station.

Train or bus from Rastatt to Mainz?

The best way to get from Rastatt to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Rastatt to Mainz train arrive?

Rastatt to Mainz train services, operated by Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz station.

Can I drive from Rastatt to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rastatt to Mainz is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rastatt to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rastatt to Mainz by train, bus, or car

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 Rastatt to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain 85682 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 30m
€29–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train stationbus 476 / ...
5h 12m
€20–36
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Rastatt to Mainzcar 160.6 km
1h 20m
€23–33
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
2h 39m
€33–61
Train via Mainz, Römisches Theater
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S6
3h 43m
€29–40

Rastatt to Mainz by train

120Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.4 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rastatt to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mainz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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