There are 4 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Mainz by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
2h€12–21Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saarbrücken to Mainz147.1 km
1h 43m€5–11Train
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
2h 15m€29–45Drive 143.5 km
- Drive from Saarbrücken to Mainzcar 143.5 km
1h 18m€21–30
Saarbrücken to Mainz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Mainz is to rideshare which costs €5 - €11 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €20 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saarbrücken bus station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saarbrücken Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Mainz is 145 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Mainz without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €12 - €21.
The bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train station takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Saarbrücken to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Saarbrücken to Mainz train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Saarbrücken Hbf station.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Mainz is to bus which takes 2h and costs €12 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Saarbrücken, Germany and Mainz, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, vlexx operates a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saarbrücken to Mainz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saarbrücken to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mainz central train station.
Saarbrücken to Mainz train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Mainz is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Saarbrücken to Mainz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saarbrücken and Mainz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.