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Next departures for Dresden to Mainz on October 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:10am	Dresden Hbf	5h 5m	1:15pm	Mainz Central Train Station
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:10pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 5m	5:15pm	Mainz Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:09pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 9m	6:18pm	Mainz Central Train Station
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:09pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 9m	6:18pm	Mainz Central Train Station
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Dresden Hbf	5h 5m	7:15pm	Mainz Central Train Station

Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Mainz

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Mainz. The journey takes about 8 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 11mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $77	Average Duration8h 11m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $287	Average Duration5h 27m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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

Dresden

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Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Mainz

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Bahnhofstraße
flibco.com bus stop, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring, 55118 Mainz, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden to Mainz by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Mainz?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Mainz start from $35. The average price for this train route is around $131. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Mainz?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Mainz is 5h 27m, covering a distance of 251 miles (404 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 4m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Mainz route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dresden to Mainz?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Mainz at 6:11am. And the latest train departs at 9:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Mainz?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Mainz?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Dresden to Mainz?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Mainz?
According to Busbud traveler 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.