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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hbf | Mainz Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Hbf | Mainz Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Mainz by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Mainz?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Mainz start at $19. The average price for this train route is around $71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Mainz?
The average train trip from Cologne to Mainz takes 1h 47m and covers 139 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Mainz route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 26 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Mainz?
The earliest train from Cologne to Mainz departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 7:53pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Mainz?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Mainz?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Mainz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Mainz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Mainz was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Mainz, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $196 for a train ticket from Cologne to Mainz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
