The average train between Vienna and Mainz takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna 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 Vienna and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Mainz station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Vienna to Mainz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Mainz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Vienna to Mainz train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) and 7 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Mainz is 621.1 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 33m.