Mainz to Cologne Trains

Mainz to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Cologne takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 30m
Duration: 193 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

best

Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

1h 32m

€36–152

Mainz to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mainz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

7:34 PM → 9:14 PM
1h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:14 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 4:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 4:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
5:14 PM → 6:54 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 12:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 2:29 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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