The average train between Mainz and Calais takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Calais. 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 5 times a day between Mainz and Calais. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Calais. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Calais station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Mainz to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Calais is 467 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 34m.