The average train between Karlsruhe and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Karlsruhe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. 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 hourly between Karlsruhe and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Mainz, Hauptbahnhof at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Karlsruhe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof is 110.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 17m.