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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Mainz

Composite routes from Essen to Mainz

Cheapest
2 h 10 min
Car
233 km.
from $12
Fastest
53 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 15m
5 times a week
$25.45–$35.62
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Lufthansa
Website
Lufthansa
Website
55 min
Every day
$120.86–$343.51
Train operators
Found: 4
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Eurostar
Website
22 min
6 times a week
$26.72–$62.34
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 51m
Hourly
$58.52–$64.89
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
35 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$9.54–$13.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Mainz is to bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Mainz, Bauhofstraße/Landesmus. via Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Mainz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Mainz?

The distance between Essen and Mainz is 275 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 25m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Essen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Mainz train from?

Essen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Essen to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 25m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Mainz train arrive?

Essen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Mainz is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Mainz.

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

Book your Essen to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 975+ hotels available in Mainz. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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