The average train between Rostock and Mainz takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock 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 hourly between Rostock and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Mainz at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rostock to Mainz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Mainz station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Rostock to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Rostock and Mainz is 527.1 km. The road distance is 826 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 30m.