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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 | Mainz central station | Spandau | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Berlin Südkreuz | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Gesundbrunnen | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Gesundbrunnen | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Mainz to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mainz to Berlin 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 Mainz to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Mainz to Berlin start from $37. The average price for this train route is around $135. 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 Mainz to Berlin?
The average train ride duration from Mainz to Berlin is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 281 miles (453 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Mainz to Berlin route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 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 Mainz to Berlin?
The earliest train departs from Mainz to Berlin at 6:10am. And the latest train departs at 9:20pm.
What 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Mainz to Berlin?
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 Mainz to Berlin?
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 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mainz to Berlin was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Mainz to Berlin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $269 for a train ticket from Mainz to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-12-12.
