Train from Mainz to Hamburg: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Mainz to Hamburg on 26 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixTrainTrain
    Mainz central station
    Hamburg HbfNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Train
    Mainz Central Train Station
    Hamburg HbfNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Train
    Mainz Central Train Station
    Hamburg HbfNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Train
    Mainz Central Train Station
    Hamburg HbfNo tags
    Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Train
    Mainz Central Train Station
    Hamburg HbfNo tags

    Compare 3 ways to travel from Mainz to Hamburg

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    8carpool per day
    5hAverage duration
    257 milesDistance
    17kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price£25 - £95Average duration12h 45m
    10kg CO₂e
    Average price£18 - £201Average duration5h 29m
    10kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    Average price£22 - £46Average duration5h
    17kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mainz to Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

      The cheapest train tickets from Mainz to Hamburg start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £64. 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 Hamburg?

      The average train journey time from Mainz to Hamburg is 5h 29m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 32m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

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

      Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

    4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Mainz to Hamburg?

      The earliest train from Mainz to Hamburg departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 22:54.

    5. Which is the best train operator from Mainz to Hamburg?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.

    6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Mainz to Hamburg?

      According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

    7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Mainz to Hamburg?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

    8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Mainz to Hamburg?

      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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