The average train between Backnang and Mainz takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Backnang to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Backnang and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Backnang is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Backnang to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Backnang station and arriving at Mainz station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Backnang to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Backnang station.
Backnang to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Backnang to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Backnang and Mainz is 142.5 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Backnang to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 22m.