There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Mainz by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8
2h 36m€53–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
4h 50m€16–29Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Strasbourg to Mainzcar 193.4 km
1h 51m€30–43Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
2h 43m€43–83
Strasbourg to Mainz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Mainz is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Mainz central train station via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg Bahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Mainz is 258 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €50 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Strasbourg to Mainz, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €50 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strasbourg to Mainz central train station via Saarbrücken bus station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34–39
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Strasbourg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Strasbourg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Mainz is 193 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Strasbourg to Mainz.
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