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Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 30 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 8m	12:12	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Cheapest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	12:17	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 37m	16:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 31 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	18:16	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 38m	22:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Cheapest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	12:17	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 37m	16:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:16	Mainz Central Train Station	5h	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	12:31	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 1 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MittelrheinBahn + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	20:03	Mainz Central Train Station	10h 19m	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	Cheapest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 33m	10:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 41m	12:45	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	20:46	Mainz Central Train Station	9h 36m	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 41m	12:45	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	20:46	Mainz Central Train Station	9h 36m	06:22	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 2 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 33m	10:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	CheapestFastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 41m	12:45	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 41m	12:45	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
vlexx + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Nordost + S-Bahn Berlin	07:04	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 41m	12:45	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:21	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 57m	11:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 3 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	20:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 44m	01:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Cheapest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 44m	10:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 37m	12:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 37m	12:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 37m	12:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 5 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 5m	11:34	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Cheapest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	4h 44m	10:54	Berlin Hbf Train Station	Fastest
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:10	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 6m	11:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin	06:29	Mainz Central Train Station	5h 27m	11:56	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mainz to Berlin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 533, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 533 - ZAR 2,290	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 390 - ZAR 5,155	Average duration6h 4m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Mainz and Berlin?

Mainz

A
Bahnhofstraße
flibco.com bus stop, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring, 55118 Mainz, Germany
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Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3.3/533 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.0

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mainz to Berlin by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Mainz to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Mainz to Berlin start from ZAR 390. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 2,535. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Mainz to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Mainz to Berlin is 6h 4m, covering a distance of 282 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Mainz to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Mainz to Berlin?
The earliest train from Mainz to Berlin departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:32.
Which is the best train operator from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Mainz to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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.

Best price found

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28/07

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Today

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30/07

ZAR 2,328

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01/08

ZAR 963

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03/08

ZAR 1,405

The cheapest trip from Mainz to Berlin was searched and found on 1 Aug 2026 with a price of ZAR 963

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Mainz to Berlin as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ZAR 963 to ZAR 3,689 for a train ticket from Mainz to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 963, which is on 2026-08-01.