The distance between Mainz and Berlin is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mainz to Berlin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Berlin Hbf.
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Take the bus to Berlin central bus station.
There are several options for getting from Mainz to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Mainz and Berlin is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Mainz and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mainz to Berlin is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Berlin. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 7h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Mainz and Berlin. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mainz and Berlin. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mainz and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8h 40m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Mainz and Berlin. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Mainz to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mainz and Berlin. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €140($140) | hourly | 577km (358 miles) |
Train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof | 7h 10m | €170($170) | 3 times a week | 757km (471 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | €40($40) | 5 times a week | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €76($76) | on demand | 579km (360 miles) |
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The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.