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

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erfurt central train station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Thuringia to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Mainz?

The distance between Thuringia and Mainz is 293 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thuringia to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Thuringia to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Mainz bus from?

Thuringia to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Mainz train from?

Thuringia to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Thuringia to Mainz?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Thuringia to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thuringia to Mainz train arrive?

Thuringia to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Mainz is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Thuringia to Mainz.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Thuringia to Mainz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thuringia and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Thuringia to Mainz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Thuringia to Mainz by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3h 10m
€57–69
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Mainzrideshare 275.9 km
3h 38m
€14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1306
4h 15m
€17–29
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3h 32m
€104–210
Drive 277.3 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Mainzcar 277.3 km
2h 45m
€40–57
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3h 58m
€123–242

Thuringia to Mainz by train

189Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.3 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €49–55 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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