The average train between Mainz and Kulmbach takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Kulmbach. 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 Kulmbach. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kulmbach at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Kulmbach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt station and arriving at Kulmbach station via Würzburg Hbf station and Bamberg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Mainz to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kulmbach station.
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The distance between Mainz and Kulmbach is 226.8 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Kulmbach via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Bamberg in around 4h 29m.