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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Mainz is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Mainz?

The distance between Hamburg and Mainz is 548 km. The road distance is 507.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Hamburg to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Mainz train from?

Hamburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Mainz?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Hamburg to Mainz bus arrive?

Hamburg to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Hamburg to Mainz train arrive?

Hamburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Mainz is 508 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Hamburg to Mainz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Mainz?

Book your Hamburg to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Mainz.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Mainz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Mainz by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
4h 32m
€94–222
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Mainzrideshare 506.4 km
6h 12m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33
8h 5m
€46–68
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Westnighttrain Nj
6h 33m
€41–135
Drive 507.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Mainzcar 507.9 km
4h 19m
€75–109
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
5h 2m
€92–300
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 33 / ...
5h 30m
€90–210
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
6h 40m
€102–121
Fly from Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3h 12m
€87–214
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
4h 25m
€143–248

Hamburg to Mainz by train

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Distance: 548 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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