The average train between Mainz and Linz takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Linz. 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 3 times a day between Mainz and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Linz at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Linz. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Linz station via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Mainz and Linz is 474.9 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Linz Hbf via Frankfurt and Passau Hbf in around 7h 55m.