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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 Bus Stop - Dortmund | Mainz Central Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Mainz Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main | Train | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main | Train | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main | Train | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags |
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Get from Dortmund to Mainz
The journey takes about 3 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just A$50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dortmund and Mainz?
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Mainz by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Dortmund to Mainz?
The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Mainz start from A$50. The average price for this train route is around A$146. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Mainz?
The average train journey time from Dortmund to Mainz is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 178 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Mainz route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Mainz?
The earliest train from Dortmund to Mainz departs at 06:23. And the latest train departs at 20:36.
Which is the best train operator from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Mainz?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Mainz was searched and found on 23 Jun 2026 with a price of A$52To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dortmund to Mainz as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from A$52 to A$276 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Mainz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$52, which is on 2026-06-23.
