How to travel from Mainz to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Mainz and Flensburg is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mainz to Flensburg by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train via Goettingen

Take the train to Goettingen then Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance684km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mainz and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Mainz to Flensburg by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Mainz and Flensburg is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Mainz and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mainz to Flensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Flensburg. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mainz to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Mainz and Flensburg. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mainz and Flensburg. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Flensburg. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Mainz and Flensburg. The distance is around 684km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mainz and Flensburg

Transport options from Mainz to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€185($185)
hourly624km (388 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), train4h 25m
€300($300)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), train4h 45m
€315($315)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train via Goettingen + 2 similar
6h 15m
€175($175)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train6h 20m
€165($165)
5 times a day709km (441 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf8h 10m
€66($66)
6 times a week809km (503 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€90($90)
on demand684km (425 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

The following major airports near Flensburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg