The average train between Salzburg and Mainz takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Mainz at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Mainz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Salzburg to Mainz train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Mainz train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Salzburg to Mainz train tickets online with Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Mainz is 424.6 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via München Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 56m.