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Bus Cologne to Mainz: Trip Overview

Bus Cologne to Mainz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:05 AM
Distance79 miles (127 km)
Latest bus departure11:15 PM

Cologne to Mainz Buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Cologne to Mainz is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Cologne to Mainz.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Cologne to Mainz, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:05AM - 11:15PM
Minimum Price$8
Average Ticket Price$22
Minimum Trip Duration2h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h40m
Distance79 miles (127 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Mainz

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel to Mainz. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Cologne to Mainz takes about 5h 40m on average, although the fastest bus will take 2h 45m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 miles (142 km) that separate the two cities.

Cologne and Mainz are 88 miles (142 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses from Cologne to Mainz can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Cologne to Mainz by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 8:05 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:15 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Mainz start their journey at Cologne Airport and wind up at Bahnhofstraße. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $8, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $22 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $8 to $43, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Cologne to Mainz is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 5h 30m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Mainz before returning to Cologne in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cologne to Mainz.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Mainz.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Mainz that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Mainz, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Mainz to Cologne

You can also go to Mainz by train

Train from Cologne to Mainz

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