The distance between Ingolstadt and Mainz is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ingolstadt 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 → Ingolstadt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the bus to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and then to Mainz central train station.
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There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt 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 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Ingolstadt and Mainz is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ingolstadt and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Mainz. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Mainz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Ingolstadt and Mainz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Ingolstadt and Mainz. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Mainz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Mainz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Ingolstadt and Mainz. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 1h 55m | €210($210) | every 30 mins | 314km (195 miles) |
Train to München Hbf, plane | 2h 45m | €215($215) | every 30 mins | 448km (278 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €89($89) | every 2 hours | 351km (218 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | €85($85) | every 20 mins | 351km (218 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | €49($49) | 5 times a week | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €46($46) | on demand | 350km (217 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.