The average train between Bamberg and Mainz takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg 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 every 2 hours between Bamberg and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Mainz station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bamberg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz Hbf station.
Book your Bamberg to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bamberg and Mainz is 187.8 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Mainz Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Wuerzburg Hbf in around 3h 47m.