How to get there
Take Your Time—Mainz Isn’t in a Hurry
Mainz is the kind of city that rewards lingering. Best explored on foot, it offers the kind of charm that doesn’t announce itself but reveals—quietly, steadily—with every step. The city is a palimpsest: one moment you’re peering into the Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater, unearthed beneath a modern shopping arcade; the next, you’re standing between a romanesque cathedral and a contemporary art installation tucked inside an old customs depot.
A Simple, Elegant Compass
Lost? Mainz has you covered—with a bit of old-fashioned brilliance. In the city centre, street signs are colour-coded to help even the most directionally challenged find their way:
- Streets that run alongside the Rhine are marked in blue.
- Those that lead away from the river are marked in red.
It’s a simple system—and frankly, more stylish than GPS. A civic flourish from another century, still doing its job with quiet confidence.
Travel Options
The congress will be held at the LEIZA in the heart of Mainz:
Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA)
Ludwig-Lindenschmit-Forum 1
55116 Mainz, Germany
Whether you’re arriving from abroad or just across the Rhine, getting to the venue is simple—and once you arrive, almost everything is within walking distance.
- Frankfurt International Airport is the nearest major hub and connects easily to Mainz by direct train—just under 30 minutes to the city centre.
- Frankfurt Hahn, while farther afield, is also a viable option with shuttle and bus links to Mainz.
By Train
The nearest station is Mainz Römisches Theater, just 200 metres from LEIZA.
The station is fully accessible and equipped with a lift.
By Bus
There are two nearby stops , both within walking distance:
- Mainz, Stadtpark (approx. 50 metres from the venue)
- Mainz, Römisches Theater (approx. 200 metres)
Details on local bus and S-Bahn connections can be found here:
https://www.rmv.de/c/en/homepage
Set your sat nav to:
Ludwig-Lindenschmit-Forum 1, 55116 Mainz
(Alternatively: Neutorstraße 2)
From the A60:
Take the ‘Mainz Innenstadt’ exit. Follow Wormser Straße, then turn left at the railway bridge into Rheinstraße. Turn left into Holzhofstraße, and at the first traffic light, turn left again into Neutorstraße—and you’ve arrived.
From the A671:
Take the ‘Mainz-Kastel’ exit. Head towards the city centre, cross the Rhine bridge, move into the left-hand lane, and turn left into Rheinstraße. Continue until you see the IBIS Hotel flags, then turn right into Holzhofstraße, and left into Neutorstraße. You’ll find LEIZA just ahead.
Parking Facilities
Several public car parks are available within easy walking distance of LEIZA. All offer lift access and are suitable for longer stays (fees apply):
- ‘Cinestar’ car park, Neutorstr. 2a, 55116 Mainz
- ‘Contipark’ car park Malakoff Passage, Dagobertstraße, 55116 Mainz
- ‘Römisches Theater’ car park, Holzhofstraße 7, 55116 Mainz.
All three car parks are equipped with a lift.
Taxis in Germany are reliable, though not exactly economical. Uber operates in Mainz, but rides can be hit or miss—best to check the app once you arrive.
