The average train between Leiden and Mainz takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 Leiden and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Mainz at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Mainz station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Leiden to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Mainz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.
Book your Leiden to Mainz train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Mainz is 358.3 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 12m.