The average train between Mainz and Linz takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. 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 4 times a day between Mainz and Linz. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 53m. 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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Linz train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Linz is 474.9 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Linz Hbf via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 7h 59m.