Essen to Mainz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Mainz takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €60
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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2h 20m

€47–114

Essen to Mainz train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:20 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:24 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:17 AM → 7:22 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:17 AM → 7:22 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:17 AM → 7:22 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:24 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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