The average train between Mainz and Cologne takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Mainz to Cologne. 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 30 minutes between Mainz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz station and arriving at Cologne station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn).
The distance between Mainz and Cologne is 141.4 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
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