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There are 10 ways to get from France to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5 / ...
    5h 46m
    €94–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train stationbus bus N90 / ...
    8h 30m
    €48–78

  3. Drive  534.9 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Mainzcar car 534.9 km
    4h 46m
    €98–142

  4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CDG - FRA
    4h 28m
    €85–234

  5. Train via Saarbrücken

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train Re3
    6h 13m
    €92–168

  6. Train via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 82
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S5 / ...
    6h 28m
    €92–183

  7. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LYS - FRA
    4h 35m
    €130–349

  8. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane NCE - FRA
    4h 42m
    €126–275

  9. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRU - FRA
    4h 35m
    €103–285

  10. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MRS - FRA
    4h 40m
    €96–280

France to Mainz by subway and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between France and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a subway from Châtelet to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Mainz central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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