The distance between Bonn and Mainz is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bonn to Mainz by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Mainz Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Bonn to Mainz by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Bonn and Mainz is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bonn and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bonn to Mainz is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Bonn and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bonn and Mainz. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bonn and Mainz with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Belgian Railways, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Bonn and Mainz. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bonn and Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Mainz Hbf. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bonn to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Mainz Hbf. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Mainz is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Mainz. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bonn and Mainz. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bonn to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 25m | €45($45) | hourly | 150km (93 miles) |
Train via Neuwied | 2h 45m | €11($11) | hourly | 160km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €23($23) | on demand | 170km (106 miles) |
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
VIAS Rail GmbH
The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.