The average train between Mainz and Köln Hbf takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz to Köln 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 Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Mainz to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Köln Hbf is 141.8 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt and Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb in around 1h 37m.