There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
3h 11m€25–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Mannheim, ZOBbus
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
4h 10m€25–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stuttgart (STR) to Mainz199.5 km
1h 57mDrive 199.5 km
- Drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainzcar 199.5 km
1h 57m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 39m€25–38
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and arriving at Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof via Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Flughafen/Messe and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Mainz is 195 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz, including transfers.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Stuttgart Airport (STR), Germany and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Flughafen/Messe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Wiesbaden central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +387 35 320-321
- [email protected]
- Website
- transturist.ba
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Mannheim, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Schedules at
- transturist.ba
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Wiesbaden central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stuttgart (STR) to Mainz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Mainz.
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