The average train between Dresden and Mainz takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dresden 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 Dresden and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Mainz at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Mainz station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Dresden to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Dresden to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Mainz is 403.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 36m.