How to travel from Mainz to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Mainz and Regensburg is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mainz to Regensburg 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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Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Regensburg central train station.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mainz and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Mainz to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Mainz and Regensburg is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Mainz and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mainz to Regensburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mainz and Regensburg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mainz and Regensburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn and Belgian Railways run train services between Mainz and Regensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Mainz and Regensburg. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mainz to Regensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Mainz and Regensburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mainz to Regensburg. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) 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 Regensburg. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mainz to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mainz and Regensburg

Transport options from Mainz to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€215($215)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
€200($200)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€90($90)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€22($22)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€47($47)
on demand355km (220 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg