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How to get fromFrankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainzby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain train Rb
    25 min
    €8–14

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Mainz central train stationbus bus N1310 / ...
    45 min
    €3–6

  3. Drive 39 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainzcar car 39 km
    24 min
    €6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainztaxi taxi 39 km
    24 min
    €120–160

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz by train

Calendar866Weekly Trains
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket€8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.3 km
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz-Kastel every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €12 and the journey takes 25 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Mainz central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 40 min.

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