The average train between Mainz and Vilseck takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Vilseck. 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 Vilseck. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Vilseck at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Vilseck. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Vilseck station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Mainz to Vilseck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Vilseck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Vilseck station.
Book your Mainz to Vilseck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mainz and Vilseck is 256.3 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Vilseck via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 26m.