Essen to Mainz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Mainz takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Essen 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 274 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

best

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2h 20m

€47–115

Essen to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Mainz at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:51 PM → 9:23 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
8:00 PM → 10:44 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:00 PM → 11:23 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 1:23 AM
Arrives next day
2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:23 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:27 AM → 7:22 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:08 AM → 7:22 AM
5h 14m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.