The average train between Ulm and Mainz takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm 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 Ulm and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Ulm to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Ulm to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Mainz is 215.8 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.