The average train between Mainz and Calais takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Mainz and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Calais station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Mainz to Calais train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Calais is 467 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 58m.