Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Trains

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Cologne takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 37m
Duration: 195 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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1h 34m

€35–152

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:10 PM → 8:29 PM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:32 PM → 9:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
8:32 PM → 10:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:06 AM → 7:14 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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