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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Mainz takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service 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 23m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 33m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 55m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 23m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

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  • Distance: 274.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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