How to get to Mainz from Dresden

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Compare train, coach and flight for Dresden to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £60.

Distance: 404 km

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£73

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£31

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£181

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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6h 38m

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6h 8m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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from Dresden to Mainz

How to get to Mainz from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dresden to Mainz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
19:209h20
Dresden
04:40Mainz
£221One-way
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FlixBus
19:209h20
Dresden
04:40Mainz
£221One-way
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FlixBus
16:006h55
Dresden
22:55Mainz
£371One-way
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FAQs: Dresden to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Mainz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Mainz including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Mainz is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Mainz:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Mainz costing on average £27.

A coach is £37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Mainz costing on average £60.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Mainz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Coach takes on average 6h 55m.

The Dresden to Mainz distance is approximately 404 km.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Mainz is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Mainz as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Mainz by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mainz by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Mainz with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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