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Compare 3 ways to go from Mainz to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$25 - US$65Average Duration7h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$30 - US$153Average Duration1h 49m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$5 - US$31Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Mainz to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
US$5Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Mainz to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change

Average Ticket PriceUS$86
Average train trip duration1h 49m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure5:42am
Distance139 km
Latest train departure7:42pm

Mainz to Cologne Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mainz - Cologne

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Cologne cost?

    The average train ticket price from Mainz to Cologne is US$86. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Mainz to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Mainz to Cologne?

    A train trip between Mainz and Cologne is around 1h 49m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Mainz and Cologne?

    The number of trains from Mainz to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Mainz to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Mainz and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Mainz and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Cologne to Mainz

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