The average train between Metz and Mainz takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Metz to Mainz. 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 2 hours between Metz and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Mainz station via Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Metz to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Mainz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Mainz train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and vlexx.
The distance between Metz and Mainz is 179.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 4h 18m.