The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 trains that leave Bonn Hbf for Mainz Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 9214:12 AM2h15Bonn Hbf6:27 AMMainz Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 921 · 42514:12 AM1h54Bonn Hbf6:06 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
25407 · ICE 9214:27 AM2h00Bonn Hbf6:27 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
ICE 258:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf9:39 AMMainz Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
IC 19409:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf10:39 AMMainz Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
IC 201311:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf12:39 PMMainz Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
ICE 258:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf9:39 AMMainz Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
IC 19409:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf10:39 AMMainz Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
ICE 2710:14 AM1h25Bonn Hbf11:39 AMMainz Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
ICE 921 · 42514:12 AM1h54Bonn Hbf6:06 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Mainz Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 33m by train vs 1h 41m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28508 · ICE 529 · S8 | 8:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h22 | 10:26 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · 56117 · 29563 | On time 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h19 | 10:33 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · 29514 | On time 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h35 | 10:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25415 · 29511 | 8:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h39 | 11:06 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2241 · ICE 121 · S8 | On time 8:44 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h12 | 10:56 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
28510 · ICE 621 · S8 | 9:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h22 | 11:26 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1940 · 29653 · 29565 | On time 9:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h19 | 11:33 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 5107 · ICE 515 · 4256 | 9:23 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h26 | 11:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
25417 · 29513 | 9:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h32 | 11:59 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 13 · S8 | On time 9:44 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h12 | 11:56 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
28512 · ICE 623 · S8 | 10:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h22 | 12:26 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 · 56119 · 29567 | On time 10:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h19 | 12:33 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 · 29518 | On time 10:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h35 | 12:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25419 · 29515 | 10:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h39 | 1:06 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1049 · ICE 225 · S8 | On time 10:44 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h12 | 12:56 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2013 · 29655 · 29569 | On time 11:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h19 | 1:33 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2202 · ICE 517 · 4258 | On time 11:22 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h27 | 1:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
25421 · 29547 | 11:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h33 | 2:00 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 15 · S8 | Delayed 9:58 AM 11:44 AMBonn Hbf | 2h12 | 1:56 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
28516 · ICE 627 · S8 | 12:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 2h22 | 2:26 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
25437 · 29533 | 7:27 PM Bonn Hbf | 2h40 | 10:07 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25436 · ICE 19 · S8 | 7:33 PM Bonn Hbf | 2h23 | 9:56 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
25402 · ICE 827 · S8 | 2:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h52 | 5:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
25407 | 4:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h59 | 7:26 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
25407 · ICE 921 | Delayed 4:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 2h00 | 4:27 AM 4:27 AMMainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Trains from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 15:27. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 3:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Bonn Hbf and Mainz Hbf from $10 (€8). 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.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
- 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
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