The average train between Jena and Mainz takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Jena 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 Jena and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Mainz at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Mainz station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Mainz train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Jena and Mainz is 256.8 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 8m.