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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof via Düsseldorf central bus station and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Groningen to Mainz?

The distance between Groningen and Mainz is 535 km. The road distance is 466 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Groningen to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Mainz bus from?

Groningen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Mainz train from?

Groningen to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Mainz?

The best way to get from Groningen to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Groningen to Mainz bus arrive?

Groningen to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Groningen to Mainz train arrive?

Groningen to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Mainz is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Groningen to Mainz.

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

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Groningen to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Mainz by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
6h
€59–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 027
10h 39m
€48–73
Drive 466 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Mainzcar 466 km
4h 21m
€86–124
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
5h 51m
€139–363
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Mainz Hbftrain
7h
€54–170
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 47m
€86–250
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
6h 35m
€133–270
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
7h 6m
€134–367
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
7h 14m
€152–413

Groningen to Mainz by train

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof via Düsseldorf central bus station, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 39m.

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