The average train between Mainz and Rothenburg ob der Tauber takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Rothenburg ob der Tauber at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Rothenburg ob der Tauber station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Steinach station.
Book your Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 152.4 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Steinach in around 4h 25m.