The average train between Esslingen and Mainz takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 5 times a day between Esslingen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Esslingen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.
Esslingen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Esslingen to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Esslingen and Mainz is 157.1 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Frankfurt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 29m.