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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 | Hamburg Hbf | Mainz central station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Mainz central station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Mainz central station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Mainz central station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Mainz Central Train Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Mainz
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mainz. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Mainz?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Mainz start from $34. The average price for this train route is around $102. 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 Hamburg to Mainz?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Mainz is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 256 miles (413 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Mainz route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Mainz?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Mainz at 6:06am. And the latest train departs at 10:37pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Mainz?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Mainz?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Mainz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Mainz?
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.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Mainz was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Mainz, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $19 to $159 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Mainz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-15.
