The geographical location of Mainz makes it possible to reach both the city and the campus itself from numerous different directions. For more information on how to get to Mainz and how to get to the campus, please click here.
For further details on public transportation you can click here (German language only), download the “Mainzer Mobilität” app or check the Deutsche Bahn website.
Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz is located close to Mainz main station and can be readily reached on foot or by bike, by on of the many public bus and tram lines.
The following lines serve the university from the main station:
- 9 (towards Arena)
- 51 (towards Lerchenberg)
- 53 (towards Lerchenberg)
- 54 (towards Klein-Winternheim)
- 55 (towards Nieder-Olm)
- 56 (towards Wackernheim)
- 57 (towards Bretzenheim)
- 58 (towards Finthen)
- 59 (towards Hochschule Mainz)
- 68 (towards Budenheim)
- 79 (towards Ingelheim)
- 90 (towards Finthen)
- 91 (towards Wackernheim)
- 93 (towards Lerchenberg)
- 630 (towards Sprendlingen/Bad Kreuznach)
We recommend using the tram lines 51, 53 and 59, all of which stop directly at the main entrance to the campus.
The conference venue is centrally located on the campus. From here, you can easily reach two university canteens: Mensa Bambus is located directly to the east of the conference venue inside the Georg Forster-Building. Another canteen is the Central University Canteen (Zentralmensa), about 8 to 10 minutes’ walk westwards. Click here for more information on the different canteens on the campus.
You can also have lunch at Diwan, a fast food restaurant located on campus, offering a variety of delicious Arabic specialties such as kebabs and falafel. If you have a bit more time, the Baron restaurant near the main entrance is a good choice. Here, you can enjoy à la carte dishes, Pizza or tarte flambée (Flammkuchen) or one of the daily specials. On pleasant days, the terrace provides a great spot to enjoy your meal outdoors. Both Diwan and Baron accept cash and credit card payments.