The average train between Mainz and Tübingen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Tübingen. 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 Tübingen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Tübingen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Tübingen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Tübingen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Mainz to Tübingen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Tübingen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Mainz to Tübingen train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Tübingen is 171.9 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 44m.