There are 6 ways to get from Leuven 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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3h 57m€63–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train stationbus N1310
8h 5m€33–58Drive 353.9 km
- Drive from Leuven to Mainzcar 353.9 km
3h 16m€57–82Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3h 49m€82–228Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
4h€61–157Train #2
- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Mainz Hbftrain Nj
5h 52m€67–111
Leuven to Mainz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Mainz central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Leuven and Mainz is 369 km. The road distance is 353.9 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Mainz without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Leuven to Mainz, including transfers.
Leuven to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Leuven to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leuven station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Mainz is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Leuven to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–220
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–220
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leuven to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Mainz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leuven to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.
Leuven to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Mainz is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Leuven to Mainz.
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