What is the best way to travel from Dusseldorf to Mainz?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Mainz from Dusseldorf. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Mainz from Dusseldorf?
You can reach Mainz with just £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 03/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 37m006:02Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 06:02:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 08:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 16m020:02Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport22:18MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 20:02:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 22:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m004:53Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport07:38MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 04:53:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 07:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m005:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 05:50:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 08:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 05/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 05/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 49m002:38Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station06:27MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 02:38:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m005:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station07:38MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 05:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 07:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 29m007:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 07:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 29m009:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 11:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m012:00Cologne/Bonn Airport13:20Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 12:00:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m016:00Cologne/Bonn Airport17:30Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 16:00:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m011:50Cologne/Bonn Airport13:20Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 11:50:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m015:50Cologne/Bonn Airport17:40Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 15:50:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 07/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 07/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 08/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 08/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 09/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 09/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Dusseldorf to Mainz?
You can get to Mainz from Dusseldorf in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 03/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 04/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 16m020:02Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport22:18MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 20:02:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 22:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 37m006:02Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 06:02:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 08:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 39m018:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport20:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 18:00:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 20:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 45m004:53Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport07:38MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 05/06/2026 04:53:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 07:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 05/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 05/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 05/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m005:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station07:38MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 05:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 07:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 29m007:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station09:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 07:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 29m009:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station11:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 09:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 11:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 29m015:10Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport Train Station17:39MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport Train Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/06/2026 15:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 06/06/2026 17:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 29m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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BlaBlaCar1h 20m012:00Cologne/Bonn Airport13:20Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 12:00:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m016:00Cologne/Bonn Airport17:30Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 16:00:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 30m011:50Cologne/Bonn Airport13:20Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 11:50:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m015:50Cologne/Bonn Airport17:40Mainz0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 07/06/2026 15:50:00 to , Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 07/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 07/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 07/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 08/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 08/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 08/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus8h 45m011:10DusseldorfCentral Bus Station19:55MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 09/06/2026 11:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 09/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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FlixBus9h 0m021:40DusseldorfCentral Bus Station06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Dusseldorf (Germany) at 09/06/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 10/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Dusseldorf to Mainz
What are the most popular stations in Dusseldorf and Mainz?
In Dusseldorf, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Düsseldorf Coach Stop, while in Mainz you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Laubenheim Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Mainz from Dusseldorf? With 4 connections between 2 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Dusseldorf and Mainz, you can pay as low as £11 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Mainz in just 1h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Dusseldorf and Mainz are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Dusseldorf and Mainz is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Dusseldorf Airport or to Budenheim, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Dusseldorf to Mainz?
The most popular companies between Dusseldorf and Mainz, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Dusseldorf to Mainz
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Dusseldorf to Mainz. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Dusseldorf to Mainz
How can I reach Mainz from Dusseldorf?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Mainz from Dusseldorf.
How far is Mainz from Dusseldorf?
The distance between Dusseldorf and Mainz is 172.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Dusseldorf and Mainz?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 29 kgs, and a flight 42 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Dusseldorf to Mainz?
You can get to Mainz with just £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Dusseldorf to Mainz?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Mainz in just 1h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Dusseldorf and to Mainz
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Dusseldorf and to Mainz. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
