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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Mainz is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Mainz Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Vienna to Mainz?

The distance between Vienna and Mainz is 768 km. The road distance is 728.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €140 - €340.

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

The train from Wien Hbf to Mainz Hbf takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Mainz bus from?

Vienna to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Mainz?

The best way to get from Vienna to Mainz is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Vienna to Mainz bus arrive?

Vienna to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Vienna to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Mainz is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Vienna to Mainz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Vienna to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna 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 Wien Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Ice
7h 5m
€140–340
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Mannheimbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
14h 1m
€46–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Frankfurt Airportbus N61 / ...
12h
€56–91
Drive 728.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Mainzcar 728.2 km
6h 43m
€118–170
Fly from Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
4h 17m
€79–198
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
7h 13m
€144–331
Train to Graz Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GRZ - FRA
7h 11m
€140–454

Vienna to Mainz by train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.6 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Mainz Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €140–340 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Frankfurt Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 11h.

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