The average train between Mainz and Bodensee (Lake) takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service 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 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Bodensee (Lake)? 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 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 14m.
Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Bodensee (Lake) train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
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 49m.