The distance between Mainz and Eisenach is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mainz to Eisenach 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 Eisenach.
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Take the bus to Eisenach Parkhaus Uferstraße.
There are several options for getting from Mainz to Eisenach by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Mainz and Eisenach is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Mainz and Eisenach by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mainz to Eisenach is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Eisenach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Eisenach. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Eisenach with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 25m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, vlexx and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Mainz and Eisenach. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Eisenach. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mainz to Eisenach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Mainz and Eisenach. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Eisenach. We recommend that you take the train to Eisenach. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Eisenach is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Eisenach. Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Eisenach. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Eisenach is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €55($55) | every 4 hours | 236km (146 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 2h 25m | €53($53) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | €19($19) | 5 times a week | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €38($38) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
Süwex
vlexx
The following major airports near Eisenach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.