The average train between Mainz and Aachen takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Aachen. 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 2 hours between Mainz and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Mainz to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Aachen is 178.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 4m.