How to travel from Regensburg to Mainz, Germany

The distance between Regensburg and Mainz is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Regensburg 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.

👋 Also check out MainzRegensburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Mainz Hbf.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Mainz.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Regensburg and Mainz

There are several options for getting from Regensburg to Mainz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

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

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Regensburg and Mainz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Regensburg to Mainz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Regensburg and Mainz, 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 Regensburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Regensburg and Mainz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Regensburg and Mainz. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Regensburg and Mainz. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Regensburg to Mainz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Regensburg and Mainz. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Regensburg to Mainz. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Regensburg and Mainz. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Regensburg to Mainz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Regensburg to Mainz

Compare travel optionsbetween Regensburg and Mainz

Transport options from Regensburg to Mainz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
€215($215)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Train and Plane2h 45m
€200($200)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane3h 45m
€210($210)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€90($90)
every 2 hours361km (224 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€22($22)
once daily378km (235 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€47($47)
on demand354km (220 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