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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Mainz is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 19h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €70 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Budapest Déli train station and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via München Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Budapest to Mainz?

The distance between Budapest and Mainz is 877 km. The road distance is 967.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs €80 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Budapest to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Mainz bus from?

Budapest to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Déli train station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Mainz train from?

Budapest to Mainz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Mainz?

The best way to get from Budapest to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €390 and takes 11h 1m, you could also bus via Frankfurt, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Budapest to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Budapest to Mainz train arrive?

Budapest to Mainz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Mainz is 968 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Budapest to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Budapest to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Mainz by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BUD - FRA
4h 28m
€72–145
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
15h 36m
€66–170
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
11h 1m
€84–381
Bus via Frankfurt
1. Take the bus from Budapest Déli train station to Frankfurt Airportbus N161
16h 41m
€81–130
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
6h 46m
€88–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
19h 27m
€69–102
Drive 967.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Mainzcar 967.6 km
8h 55m
€145–210

Budapest to Mainz by train

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Distance: 877.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Mainz, Germany?

Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 1m.

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