The average train between Hamburg and Mainz takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 3 hours between Hamburg and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Hamburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Hamburg to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Hamburg to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Mainz is 413.7 km. The road distance is 551 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Dammtor to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–400 and the journey takes 3h 53m.