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Cologne to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
181 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Mainz, Hauptbahnhof at 10:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 181.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn) also services this route hourly.

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