London to Mainz by bus
Mainz lies 615 km (382 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 750 km (466 mi) of road.
| London | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 222,889 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 55116–55131 |
Clocks in Mainz are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 17 min journey lands 12 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mainz
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from London to Mainz
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Staying in Mainz
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Common questions
How far is Mainz from London?
615 km (382 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 750 km (466 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Mainz by bus?
About 11 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Mainz?
Mainz is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Mainz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.