There are 10 ways to get from France to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 51m€115–473Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
8h 47m€42–68Drive 534.9 km
- Drive from Paris to Mainzcar 534.9 km
4h 46m€84–121Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
4h 26m€87–244Train via Saarbrücken
- Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
6h 22m€97–328Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 27m€106–398Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4h 34m€132–289Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NTE - FRA
4h 33m€108–285Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NCE - FRA
4h 47m€118–247Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
4h 44m€98–250
France to Mainz by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Mainz is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from France to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Mainz central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Est and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between France and Mainz is 649 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.
The best way to get from France to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €110 - €480.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from France to Mainz, including transfers.
France to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from France to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between France and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a subway from Cité to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–450
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–250
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–240
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–240
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–420
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90–370
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
France to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.
France to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Mainz is 535 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from France to Mainz.
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