The average train between Mainz and Aachen takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 twice daily between Mainz and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. 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 31m.
Mainz to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 2h 37m.