Train from Mainz to Berlin: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Mainz to Berlin on 17 May
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr
Train
Mainz Central Train Station
Berlin OstbahnhofCheapest
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr
Train
Mainz Central Train Station
Berlin HbfFastest
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin
Train
Mainz Central Train Station
Berlin OstbahnhofNo tags
SÜWEX + DB Fernverkehr
Train
Mainz Central Train Station
Berlin OstbahnhofNo tags
S-Bahn Rhein-Main + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Berlin
Train
Mainz Central Train Station
Berlin OstbahnhofNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mainz to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just €21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
5h 14mAverage duration
282 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€34 - €121Average duration8h 30m
11kg CO₂e
Average price€21 - €243Average duration5h 14m
11kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Mainz to Berlin start from €21. The average price for this train route is around €127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Mainz to Berlin?

    The average train journey time from Mainz to Berlin is 5h 14m, covering a distance of 282 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Mainz to Berlin route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.

  4. 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 20:43.

  5. 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 ICE, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

  8. 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.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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