How much does a train ticket from Mainz to Cologne cost?

The average train ticket price from Mainz to Cologne is $68. The best way to find train tickets from Mainz to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Mainz to Cologne?

A train trip between Mainz and Cologne is around 2h 1m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Mainz and Cologne?

The number of trains from Mainz to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Mainz to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

Train Mainz to Cologne from $12 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 16 at 6:20pm
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: June 16 at 8:06pm
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 46m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 16 at 7:44am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: June 16 at 9:15am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 31m
Departure time: June 16 at 5:43am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz central station
Arrival time: June 16 at 1:10pm
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 27m
Departure time: June 16 at 6:32am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: June 16 at 8:14am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 42m
Departure time: June 16 at 6:35am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: June 16 at 8:22am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 47m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Mainz to Cologne.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $72	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$19 - $128	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $25	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Mainz to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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1h 50mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest ticket

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Train Mainz to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$68

Average train trip duration2h 1m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure6:02am

Distance87 miles (139 km)

Latest train departure8:32pm

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4.5/57 reviews

Deutsche Bahn

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/59,065 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in DE:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, Slovak Rail, TGV inOui, Eurostar

Mainz to Cologne Train

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The cheapest trip from Mainz to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 16, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Mainz to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $147 for a train ticket from Mainz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-06-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Mainz and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Mainz and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Mainz to Cologne.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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