The average train between Mainz and Köln Hbf takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. 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 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
Mainz to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Mainz and Köln Hbf is 141.8 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.