The average train between Mainz and Lüneburg takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Lüneburg. 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 Lüneburg. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Lüneburg at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Lüneburg? 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 Lüneburg. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lüneburg station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Mainz to Lüneburg train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Lüneburg train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Lüneburg station.
Book your Mainz to Lüneburg train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lüneburg is 392 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lüneburg via Frankfurt and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 48m.