The average train between Magdeburg and Mainz takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Mainz station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Magdeburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Magdeburg to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Magdeburg and Mainz is 334.1 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt in around 5h 3m.