How to travel from Hamburg to Mainz, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Mainz is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 MainzHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Mainz.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Mainz

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Mainz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Hamburg and Mainz is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Hamburg and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Mainz with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Mainz. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Hamburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Mainz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 10h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Mainz. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Hamburg and Mainz. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Hamburg to Mainz

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Mainz

Transport options from Hamburg to Mainz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€260($260)
every 4 hours478km (297 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€120($120)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Train to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof5h 30m
€120($120)
every 20 mins550km (342 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€42($42)
every 3 hours619km (385 miles)
Bus to Mainz central train station10h 30m
€30($30)
6 times a week560km (348 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€70($70)
on demand526km (327 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