The average train between Mainz and Bodensee (Lake) takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Bodensee (Lake). 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 Mainz and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bodensee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bodensee (Lake) station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mainz and Bodensee (Lake) is 280.8 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 50m.