The average train between Hanover and Mainz takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 Hanover and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Hanover to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Hanover to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Mainz is 284 km. The road distance is 373 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 2h 21m.