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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 an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £69, while a coach costs an average of £80.
Distance: 180 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£69 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 50m Average total duration 18h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Mainz:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dortmund to Mainz costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 50m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £69 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Mainz from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Mainz are Frankfurt am Main, Sankt Goar, Wiesbaden and Cologne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Mainz on Omio.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Wiesbaden is known for its thermal springs, stately architecture and refined spa-town character. Set near the Rhine, it blends leafy parks, elegant squares and a calm, affluent atmosphere.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Mainz:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dortmund to Mainz costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 50m.
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.
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