The average train between Stuttgart and Mainz takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Mainz station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Stuttgart to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Stuttgart to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Mainz is 148.6 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 32m.