Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RB,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 921
    4:12 AM2h15
    Bonn Hbf
    6:27 AMMainz Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251
    4:12 AM1h54
    Bonn Hbf
    6:06 AMMainz Hbf
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn25407 · ICE 921
    4:27 AM2h00
    Bonn Hbf
    6:27 AMMainz Hbf
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 25
    8:14 AM1h25
    Bonn Hbf
    9:39 AMMainz Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1940
    9:14 AM1h25
    Bonn Hbf
    10:39 AMMainz Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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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Driving

$25

Average price

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$28

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 13m

Average total duration

1h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Mainz Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn Hbf and Mainz Hbf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

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.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn28508 · ICE 529 · S88:04 AM Bonn Hbf
2h22
10:26 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · 56117 · 29563
On time
8:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h19
10:33 AM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 25 · 29514
On time
8:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h35
10:49 AM Mainz Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn25415 · 295118:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h39
11:06 AM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2241 · ICE 121 · S8
On time
8:44 AM Bonn Hbf
2h12
10:56 AM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28510 · ICE 621 · S89:04 AM Bonn Hbf
2h22
11:26 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1940 · 29653 · 29565
On time
9:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h19
11:33 AM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 5107 · ICE 515 · 42569:23 AM Bonn Hbf
2h26
11:49 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn25417 · 295139:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h32
11:59 AM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · ICE 13 · S8
On time
9:44 AM Bonn Hbf
2h12
11:56 AM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28512 · ICE 623 · S810:04 AM Bonn Hbf
2h22
12:26 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · 56119 · 29567
On time
10:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h19
12:33 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · 29518
On time
10:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h35
12:49 PM Mainz Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn25419 · 2951510:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h39
1:06 PM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1049 · ICE 225 · S8
On time
10:44 AM Bonn Hbf
2h12
12:56 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2013 · 29655 · 29569
On time
11:14 AM Bonn Hbf
2h19
1:33 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2202 · ICE 517 · 4258
On time
11:22 AM Bonn Hbf
2h27
1:49 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn25421 · 2954711:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h33
2:00 PM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 15 · S8
Delayed
9:58 AM 11:44 AMBonn Hbf
2h12
1:56 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn28516 · ICE 627 · S812:04 PM Bonn Hbf
2h22
2:26 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn25437 · 295337:27 PM Bonn Hbf
2h40
10:07 PM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn25436 · ICE 19 · S87:33 PM Bonn Hbf
2h23
9:56 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Monday, June 22
Deutsche Bahn25402 · ICE 827 · S82:33 AM Bonn Hbf
2h52
5:25 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn254074:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h59
7:26 AM Mainz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn25407 · ICE 921
Delayed
4:27 AM Bonn Hbf
2h00
4:27 AM 4:27 AMMainz Hbf
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and more offer trains services from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)

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

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
3 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
$43 (€35)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
12 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$73 (€60)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12 (€10), while the average price is around $25 (€21).
The train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf takes 1h 21m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf leaves at 12:33 AM.
The distance by train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is 72 miles (116 km).
The last train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf leaves at 3:27 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is considered scenic as it travels along the picturesque Rhine Valley, offering views of the river, vineyards, castles, and charming villages.
Yes, a day trip from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 1h 21m, covers 72 miles (116 km), and there are 8 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf.
Since both Bonn Hbf and Mainz Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Mainz Hbf include Cologne, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Frankfurt am Main.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Bonn Hbf to Mainz Hbf

Bonn
Mainz
The major train station for departures in Bonn is Bonn Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bonn Hbf for your trip from Bonn to Mainz.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Dining
Dining
  • Magd und Knecht
  • Cafébar Macchiato
  • Frittebud
  • McDonald's
Hotel
Hotel
  • Motel One
  • Hotel Rheinland
  • Hotel Löhndorf
  • Villa Esplanade

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