The train between Mainz and Essen takes 3h 48m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Mainz to Essen. 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 once a week between Mainz and Essen. The service departs Mainz at 9:14 PM at night, which arrives into Essen at 01:02:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Mainz to Essen train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Essen train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Essen train tickets online with vlexx and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Mainz and Essen is 186.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
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