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Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Mainz takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration
576 km
Distance
€124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
5h 58m
€103–229

Potsdam to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Mainz at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 10m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 10m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 42m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 42m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx6h 2m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex5h 42m • 2 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 10m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 576.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €95–190 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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