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.
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 Mainz → Hamburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
Multiple operators
Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 478km (297 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €120($120) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
Train to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof | 5h 30m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €42($42) | every 3 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus to Mainz central train station | 10h 30m | €30($30) | 6 times a week | 560km (348 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €70($70) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
metronom
The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.