The average train between Mainz and Dorsten takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Dorsten. 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 Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Dorsten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Mainz to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Dorsten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Dorsten is 208.1 km. The road distance is 304 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 41m.