There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Würzburg by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 am Main
best- Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
1h 46m€24–56Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mainz to Würzburg149 km
2h 4m€7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus N1366
2h 55m€13–20Drive 148.1 km
- Drive from Mainz to Würzburgcar 148.1 km
1h 20m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
1h 50m€29–60Train via Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
1h 59m€17–59
Mainz to Würzburg by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Würzburg is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Würzburg is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Würzburg Main Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Würzburg Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Mainz and Würzburg is 156 km. The road distance is 148.1 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Würzburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 1h 46m and costs €24 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Mainz to Würzburg, including transfers.
Mainz to Würzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Würzburg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Mainz-Kastel station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Würzburg is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 1h 46m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Würzburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz-Kastel to Würzburg Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Würzburg Main Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Mainz-Kastel to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mainz central train station to Würzburg Main Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mainz to Würzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Würzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.
Mainz to Würzburg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Würzburg is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Mainz to Würzburg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Würzburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.