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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Mainz takes 6h 9m 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.

6h 9m
Duration
528 km
Distance
€118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
5h 35m
€91–257

Dresden to Mainz train times

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 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 11m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 528.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 35m.

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