The average train between Mainz and Rome takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 11h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Rome. 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 every 4 hours between Mainz and Rome. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Rome at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rome. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Rome station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Mainz to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Rome train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Mainz to Rome train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Rome is 955.8 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Roma Termini via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 33m.