The average train between Mainz and Dachau takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz to Dachau. 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 Dachau. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Dachau at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Dachau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Mainz to Dachau train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Dachau train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Dachau train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Dachau is 299.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–180 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.