The average train between Dortmund and Mainz takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 hourly between Dortmund and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Mainz at 3:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Dortmund to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Dortmund to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and vlexx.
The distance between Dortmund and Mainz is 179.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m.