The average train between Kaiserslautern and Mainz-Kastel takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaiserslautern to Mainz-Kastel. 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 twice daily between Kaiserslautern and Mainz-Kastel. The earliest departure is at 11:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Mainz-Kastel at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Mainz-Kastel. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Mainz-Kastel station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Kaiserslautern to Mainz-Kastel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Mainz-Kastel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz-Kastel station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Mainz-Kastel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and TGV inOui.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Mainz-Kastel is 72.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mainz-Kastel via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 2h 1m.