The average train between Idstein and Mainz takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service from Idstein 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 Idstein and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Idstein is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Idstein to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Idstein station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Idstein to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Idstein Bahnhof station.
Idstein to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz-Kastel station.
The distance between Idstein and Mainz is 26 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Idstein Bahnhof to Mainz-Kastel via Frankfurt and Frankfurt-Hoechst in around 47 min.