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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £354.
Distance: 536 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£102 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £354 Average Price | £131 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Lyon to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Mainz:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Mainz costing on average £102.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Mainz costing on average £354.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Coach takes on average 13h 13m.
The journey is about 38m faster (6h 3m by train vs 6h 41m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£102 vs £131). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Mainz from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Mainz is by taking a coach 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, 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.
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 Lyon to Mainz.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Mainz:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Mainz costing on average £102.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Mainz costing on average £354.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Coach takes on average 13h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Mainz as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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