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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Mainz is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Weimar to Mainz?

The distance between Weimar and Mainz is 311 km. The road distance is 301.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Weimar to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Weimar to Mainz?

The best way to get from Weimar to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Weimar to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Weimar to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Mainz is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Weimar to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Weimar 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 Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
4h 10m
€41–120
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to FrankfurtFlx10
4h 46m
€19–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz central train stationN1306
5h 38m
€27–57
Drive 301.4 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Mainz301.4 km
2h 38m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
4h 8m
€111–259
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
4h 48m
€37–112

Weimar to Mainz by train

79Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 310.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–85 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 €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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