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How to get fromFrankfurt South Station to Mainzby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt South Station to Mainz by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S8
    37 min
    €9–16

  2. Drive 39.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfurt South Station to Mainzcar car 39.3 km
    25 min
    €6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Frankfurtbus bus X61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhausbus bus S8x / ...
    1h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Frankfurt South Station to Mainztaxi taxi 39.3 km
    25 min
    €120–160

  5. Line 16 tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Frankfurt to Frankfurttram tram 16
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain train Rb
    47 min
    €29–48

  6. Train via Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Frankfurttrain train S4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S8
    57 min
    €9–18

Frankfurt South Station to Mainz by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.2 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Frankfurt South Station, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Mainz, Römisches Theater twice daily. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt in around 1h 19m.

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