How to travel from Lubeck to Mainz, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Mainz is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lubeck 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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Mainz.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance586km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Mainz

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Mainz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Lubeck and Mainz is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Lubeck and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Mainz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Mainz. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck 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 4h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, metronom and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Lubeck and Mainz. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Lubeck and Mainz. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Mainz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanover central bus station and Frankfurt central train station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Mainz. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Lubeck and Mainz. The distance is around 586km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Mainz

Transport options from Lubeck to Mainz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€165($165)
every 30 mins512km (318 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 15m
€275($275)
hourly540km (336 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane3h 40m
€295($295)
every 30 mins546km (339 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
€160($160)
hourly598km (372 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 25m
€145($145)
every 4 hours611km (380 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf8h 25m
€165($165)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€39($39)
4 times a week607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€77($77)
on demand586km (364 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