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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £456.
Distance: 342 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£105 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £456 Average Price | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Mainz to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Rotterdam:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average £105.
A coach is £416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average £456.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Coach takes on average 9h 32m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (4h 36m by train vs 5h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £105 compared to roughly £71 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 Rotterdam from Mainz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Mainz to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam are The Hague, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Delft and Leiden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rotterdam on Omio.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Delft is known for its blue-and-white pottery, canal-lined old centre and its connection to Vermeer. Historic churches and a strong TU Delft student presence give the city a calm but lively character.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
Travel to Rotterdam 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 Mainz to Rotterdam.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Rotterdam:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average £105.
A coach is £416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Rotterdam costing on average £456.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Coach takes on average 9h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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