The average train between Mainz and Linz takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Linz. 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 every 4 hours between Mainz and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Linz. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Linz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Linz train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Linz is 474.9 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Linz/Donau Hbf via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 3m.