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.
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.
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Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Mainz Hbf.
Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €215($215) | hourly | 324km (201 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 45m | €200($200) | hourly | 438km (272 miles) |
Train to Flughafen München, plane | 3h 45m | €210($210) | hourly | 734km (456 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 361km (224 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | €22($22) | once daily | 378km (235 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €47($47) | on demand | 354km (220 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mainz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.