Train Cologne to Mainz from €46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Mainz takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

1h 35m
Duration: 194 km
Distance: €46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S8

1h 27m

€24–114

Cologne to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 12:53 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 2:23 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:52 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 6:44 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:52 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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