The distance between Erfurt and Mainz is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Erfurt to Mainz by train, car and plane. 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Mainz Hauptbahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Mainz by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Erfurt and Mainz is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Erfurt and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Mainz. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Erfurt and Mainz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Erfurt and Mainz. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Erfurt and Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Halle(Saale)Hbf then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Erfurt and Mainz. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €175($175) | every 30 mins | 435km (270 miles) |
Train to Nürnberg Hbf, Fly | 2h 35m | €235($235) | every 30 mins | 415km (258 miles) |
Train | 2h 60m | €75($75) | every 3 hours | 292km (182 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €39($39) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.