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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Mainz?

The distance between Rotterdam and Mainz is 552 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Mainz bus from?

Rotterdam to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Mainz train from?

Rotterdam to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Mainz?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Mainz train arrive?

Rotterdam to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Mainz is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Mainz.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Mainz.

Rotterdam to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Mainz by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
5h 30m
€99–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mainz central train stationN1310
8h
€30–60
Drive 417.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Mainz417.3 km
4h 25m
€73–106
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
4h 5m
€127–310
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Mainz HbfNightjet
5h 56m
€57–192
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train StationRegioJet 540
8h 9m
€31–45
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
4h 51m
€98–308
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
4h 39m
€151–449

Rotterdam to Mainz by train

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Distance: 551.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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