The average train between Mainz and Trier takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Trier. 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 Trier. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Trier at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Trier. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Trier station via Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Mainz to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz Hbf station.
Mainz to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Trier is 119.8 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Mainz Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 54m.