The average train between Mainz and Cologne takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Mainz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Mainz to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Cologne is 141.4 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 1h 42m.