The average train between Mainz and Essen takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Mainz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. 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 2h 25m.
Mainz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Essen is 186.4 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
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