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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Mainz takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe 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 5m
Duration
138 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Mainz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

Süwex operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.

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