The average train between Caen and Mainz takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 4 times a day between Caen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Mainz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station via Paris St Lazare station and Mannheim Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Caen to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Caen and Mainz is 628.7 km. The road distance is 765 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 48m.