The average train between Karlsruhe and Mainz takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Mainz station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
Karlsruhe to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Mainz is 108.8 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Süwex operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.