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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, while a flight costs an average of £380.
Distance: 615 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£380 Average Price | £92 Average Price Cheapest | £164 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 9m Average total duration 16h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 London to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Mainz:
A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Mainz costing on average £164.
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Mainz costing on average £380.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 17h 9m.
You'll arrive about 5h 29m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 9h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £380 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Mainz from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Mainz is by taking a flight 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, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Wiesbaden, Sankt Goar 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.
Rüdesheim am Rhein is known for Riesling, vineyard-covered hills and a lively old town on the Rhine. The Drosselgasse and the Niederwald Monument give it a distinctly traditional, riverfront character.
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.
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 London to Mainz.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Mainz:
A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Mainz costing on average £164.
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Mainz costing on average £380.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Coach takes on average 17h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Mainz as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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