The average train between Trier and Mainz takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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 Trier and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:40 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 Trier to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Mainz station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Trier to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Trier to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Mainz is 119.8 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 36m.