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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h.

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 8m and costs €130 - €330.

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 Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Mainz?

The distance between Rotterdam and Mainz is 466 km. The road distance is 422.8 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 which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Mainz?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €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 Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Mainz is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Mainz.

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

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

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
5h 17m
€51–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
8h
€35–60
Drive 422.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Mainzcar 422.8 km
4h 17m
€75–109
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
4h 8m
€131–326
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Mainz Hbftrain Nightjet
5h 56m
€46–165
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 10m
€38–58
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
4h 59m
€102–349
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4h 39m
€154–423
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
5h 55m
€116–241

Rotterdam to Mainz by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Frankfurt in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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