The average train between Krefeld and Mainz takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Krefeld 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 every 4 hours between Krefeld and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Krefeld is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Mainz at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Krefeld station and arriving at Mainz station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Krefeld to Mainz train services, operated by National Express, depart from Krefeld Hbf station.
Krefeld to Mainz train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Krefeld to Mainz train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Krefeld and Mainz is 193.4 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Frankfurt in around 2h 36m.