The average train between Cologne and Mainz takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Cologne and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Mainz station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
Cologne to Mainz train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Mainz train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Mainz train tickets online with Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Mainz is 141.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.
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