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How to get fromErfurt to Mainzby train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Erfurt to Mainz by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 50
    2h 59m
    €50–210

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Mainzrideshare rideshare 275.9 km
    3h 38m
    €14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus bus N1305
    2. Take the bus from Kelsterbach Rathaus to Mainz, Stadtparkbus bus S8e
    5h 7m
    €25–38

  4. Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LEJ - FRA
    3h 30m
    €120–251

  5. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S8
    3h 2m
    €54–195

  6. Train via Frankfurt am Main #2

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Offenbachtrain train Drf
    2. Take the train from Offenbach to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S8
    4h 9m

  7. Drive  277.3 km

    1. Drive from Erfurt to Mainzcar car 277.3 km
    2h 44m
    €40–58

  8. Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane NUE - FRA
    3h 50m
    €136–311

Erfurt to Mainz by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Mainz, Stadtpark via Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, and Kelsterbach Rathaus in around 5h 7m.

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