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Routes36
Trips per day110
bus lines2
Stations2

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About Mainz

Mainz is the state of Rhineland-Palatinate’s capital city and is located along the Rhine River, close to Frankfurt. The city is a cultural center and a transportation hub in the region, known for its delightful wine and historic buildings. The most iconic building in the city is the Mainz Cathedral, a grand Romanesque cathedral over 1,000 years old. The cathedral dominates the historic market square, surrounded by other charming buildings like the iconic half-timbered houses of the area.

Also off the historic market square, you'll find the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the history of printing and home to two of Johannes Gutenberg's Bibles. Mainz includes several other noteworthy museums to round out your visit: the Museum of Ancient Seafaring with a focus on Roman ships, Kunsthalle de Mayence, a museum of art, and Landesmuseum Mainz, which focuses on local history.

The Frankfurt Airport is the airport closest to Mainz, and it's easy to take a train to Frankfurt before catching a flight. Of course, trains also connect to other German cities like Stuttgart, Munich, and Hamburg. Mainz is also accessible via intercity bus routes that cover most of Europe.

What bus companies travel to Mainz, Germany?

Located in Germany, Mainz is accessible by bus from 36 other cities. You can choose from 110 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Mainz on Wanderu. FlixBus usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Mainz are also available.

Bus companies serving Mainz

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus16211h 14m€45.43
Flibco21h 5m€17.17

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

€5.79 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Mainz, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Mainz. In the last month, buses from Kaiserslautern to Mainz had the lowest average price at €6.80.

The busiest bus station in Mainz is Mainz Central Train Station - Exit West. As Mainz's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Central Station.

The closest airport to Mainz is Frankfurt am Main Intl Airport (FRA), it is located 14.7 miles from the city center of Mainz.
Mainz is the third most popular destination for bus trips in Rhineland-Palatinate. It also ranks number 140 in Germany. Mainz ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Mainz via bus service. On average 81 direct daily bus trips serve Mainz.
The population of Mainz is 184997. Mainz ranks number 2 in terms of population in Rhineland-Palatinate and number 49 in all of Germany.
Bus tickets to Mainz range from €6 for a short trip to Mainz, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Mainz starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Mainz can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €7.
The closest bus station to the city center of Mainz is Central Station, located just 0.7 miles away. Select Central Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Mainz. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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