What is the travel distance from Cologne to Mainz?

The distance between Cologne and Mainz is approximately 142 km (88 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Mainz?

Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Mainz in Mainz.

Bus Cologne to Mainz from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Mainz on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	8h	6:40am	Mainz	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 25m	6:40am	Mainz	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	1:25pm	Mainz	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	1:25pm	Mainz	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 30m	7:10pm	Mainz	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Mainz

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mainz. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

140 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $90	Average Duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $174	Average Duration1h 47m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $30	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,349 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11349 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $39

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Mainz?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Mainz

A - Mainz

B - Mainz- Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 16- gegenüberliegende Straßenseite

C - Bahnhofstraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Mainz by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Mainz?
The distance between Cologne and Mainz is approximately 142 km (88 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Mainz?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Mainz in Mainz.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$46

11-16

$45

Today

$39

11-18

No data

11-19

$39

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

11-22

$39

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mainz was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Mainz, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $51 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Mainz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-19.