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Compare train and coach for Dortmund to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £59.
Distance: 180 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Mainz from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Mainz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:0022h50Dortmund3:50Mainz£661One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Mainz:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dortmund to Mainz costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Mainz as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
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