The average train between Mainz and Hamburg Hbf takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Hamburg Hbf. 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 Mainz and Hamburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Hamburg Hbf at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Hamburg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Mainz to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Hamburg Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Hamburg Hbf is 414.2 km. The road distance is 550 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–390 and the journey takes 3h 43m.