The average train between Mainz and Hamelin takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Hamelin. 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 Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Hamelin station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Mainz to Hamelin train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Hamelin train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Hameln, Bahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Hamelin train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Hamelin is 247.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Hameln, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 20m.