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There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Nancy by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Metzbus bus N90 / ...
    2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain train Ter
    4h 5m
    €30–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Metzbus bus N90 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 55m
    €23–36

  3. Train via Karlsruhe

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nancytrain train Ter
    4h 59m
    €61–110

  4. Drive  243.9 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Nancycar car 243.9 km
    2h 41m
    €45–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train Re3
    2. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain train Ter
    5h 4m
    €54–82

Mainz to Nancy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Nancy, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nancy via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine via Metz and Metz - Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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