The average train between Ulm and Mainz takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 every 2 hours between Ulm and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Mainz at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 28m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

6h 28m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Ulm to Mainz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Ulm to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Ulm to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), vlexx and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ulm and Mainz is 215.8 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–220 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.