The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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 every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Mainz at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Gelsenkirchen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), vlexx and Süwex.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz is 188.5 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 6m.