How to travel from Flensburg to Mainz, Germany

The distance between Flensburg and Mainz is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Flensburg to Mainz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MainzFlensburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Hannover Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Mainz.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance684km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Flensburg and Mainz

There are several options for getting from Flensburg to Mainz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Flensburg and Mainz is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Flensburg and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Flensburg and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Flensburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Flensburg to Mainz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Danish Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Flensburg and Mainz. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Flensburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Flensburg to Mainz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station and Frankfurt central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Flensburg and Mainz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Flensburg to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Flensburg and Mainz. The distance is around 684km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flensburg to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Flensburg and Mainz

Transport options from Flensburg to Mainz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€185($185)
hourly624km (388 miles)
Train to Vejle St., Fly4h 10m
€245($245)
4 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 30m
€295($295)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 60m
€315($315)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 15m
€180($180)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf6h 45m
€165($165)
every 4 hours723km (449 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf7h 55m
€66($66)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€49($49)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€90($90)
on demand684km (425 miles)

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Airports near Mainz

The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Mainz
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Mainz
SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Mainz