The average train between Budapest and Mainz takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Mainz at 2:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Mainz station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Budapest to Mainz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Mainz train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
The distance between Budapest and Mainz is 835.2 km. The road distance is 1,012 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 10h 38m.