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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Mainz
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Mainz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Mainz will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Mainz without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 141 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€36 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Mainz train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Mainz trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:44 PM Cologne | 1h31 | 5:15 PM Mainz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| ICE 11 · S8 | On time 7:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 8:55 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 1020 | Delayed 8:04 AM 7:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h24 | 9:18 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 119 · 52830 | On time 7:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h51 | 9:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 121 · S8 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 10:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 621 · S8 | 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h40 | 10:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Mainz
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Trains from Cologne to Mainz run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet from Cologne to Mainz trainsDeutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Cologne and Mainz from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB Nightjet
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Mainz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Mainz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mainz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen. When arriving in Mainz, you can end your route in train stations like Mainz Hbf, Mainz Römisches Theater station and Mainz-Laubenheim station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Mainz Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Mainz
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Mangal
- Asia Wok
- Bistrorante Midi
- McDonald's
- Advena Europa Hotel
- GuestHouse Mainz
- Terminus
- Hotel Moguntia
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Pizzeria Venezia
- Kaiser Pide & Kebaphaus
- Alaaeddin Döner
- Super 8 by Wyndham Mainz Zollhafen
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- McDonald's
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Hans im Glück
- The Big Easy
- Hyatt Regency Mainz
- Favorite Parkhotel
- Ibis Hotel Mainz City
- Hof Ehrenfels
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