By Plane
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport is located between Mainz and Frankfurt and is well-connected worldwide. From Frankfurt airport regional train station there are regional trains (RE3, S8, RE2) going to Mainz Hbf within 20-30 minutes for approximately 7€.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is located 85km away from Mainz. Some low-cost airlines fly here but be aware that you have to take a bus to Mainz Hbf that is taking about 1.5 hours for approximately 20€.
By Train
Mainz is well-connected to many European cities via Mainz Hbf. For more information check: https://int.bahn.de/en?dbkanal_007=Sprachauswahl_link_English%7Estartseite
International connections to Mainz:
- Paris: 4h
- Amsterdam: 5h
- Zurich: 4:30h
- Vienna: 9h
- Milan: 8h
- Prague: 8h
Public Transport in Mainz
A single ticket cost 3,90€, a full day ticket 7,80€ (valid until 5am on the next day), and a week pass 31,50€. You can buy the single and full day ticket at the ticket machines at the bus stops, at the ticket machines inside the tram or at the driver in the bus. The week pass is only sold at the ticket machines at the bus stops. You have to buy tickets at price level 13 if you are travelling inside Mainz.
Useful connections:
From Mainz Hbf to University: STR 51, Bus 68, Bus 57, Bus 79
From Mainz Hauptbahnhof West to University: STR 53, Bus 6, Bus 64, Bus 78
From Höfchen (bus stop at old town) to University: Bus 68, Bus 64, Bus 78, Bus 57, Bus 79