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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 21
59
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 59 trains from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf, including 19 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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 9213:49 AM2h38Cologne Hbf6:27 AMMainz Hbf$121One-way0 transfers- IC 24428:53 PM1h46Cologne Hbf10:39 PMMainz Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 921 · 42513:49 AM2h17Cologne Hbf6:06 AMMainz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
- ICE 10217:53 PM1h49Cologne Hbf9:42 PMMainz Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
- IC 24406:53 PM1h46Cologne Hbf8:39 PMMainz Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
- ICE 101 · ICE 10226:56 AM1h22Cologne Hbf8:18 AMMainz Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 105 · ICE 92610:56 AM1h22Cologne Hbf12:18 PMMainz Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 107 · ICE 22812:56 PM1h22Cologne Hbf2:18 PMMainz Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
- ICE 201 · ICE 264:56 PM1h22Cologne Hbf6:18 PMMainz Hbf$491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 205 · ICE 228:56 PM1h22Cologne Hbf10:18 PMMainz Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m 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 Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Mainz Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 1h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · 4251 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 2h17 | 6:06 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 921 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMCologne Hbf | 2h38 | 4:27 AM 4:27 AMMainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
| ICE 827 · S8 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h04 | 5:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 921 | 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h38 | 6:27 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 921 · 4251 | 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h17 | 6:06 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 33611 | 3:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h16 | 7:12 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 521 · S8 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 6:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511 · IC 2441 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h27 | 7:15 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 23 | 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 7:38 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 711 | On time 6:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 7:44 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2348 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 8:39 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 1022 | On time 6:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 8:18 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1713 · S8 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h52 | 9:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 527 · S8 | 7:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h48 | 9:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 25 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 9:39 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 513 · 4254 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 9:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 11 · S8 | On time 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 9:55 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2040 | 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 10:39 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 1020 | On time 8:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 10:18 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 121 · S8 | On time 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 10:55 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 621 · S8 | 9:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h48 | 11:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 27 | 9:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h44 | 11:39 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 · S8 | On time 10:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 11:55 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2013 | 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 12:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 926 | On time 10:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 12:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 225 · S8 | On time 11:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h35 | 12:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28514 · ICE 625 · S8 | 11:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 1:25 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 29 | 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 1:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 517 · 4258 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 1:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 15 · S8 | On time 12:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 1:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2044 | 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 2:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 228 | On time 12:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 2:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 · S8 | On time 1:20 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h35 | 2:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28518 · ICE 629 · S8 | 1:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 3:26 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 229 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h44 | 3:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 · S8 | On time 2:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 3:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2046 | 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 4:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 28 | On time 2:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 4:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 125 · S8 | On time 3:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 4:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17422 · ICE 1011 · 29542 | 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 4:58 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 17 · S8 | On time 4:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 5:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2048 | 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 6:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 26 | On time 4:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 6:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 713 | On time 5:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 6:54 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 929 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 7:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 · 4264 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 7:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 317 · S8 | On time 6:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 7:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1613 · ICE 24 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h49 | 8:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28528 · ICE 729 · ICE 24 | 6:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h47 | 8:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2440 | 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 8:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 · 29534 | 6:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h53 | 8:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 129 · S8 | 7:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 8:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28530 · ICE 821 · S8 | 7:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 9:25 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1021 | On time 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h49 | 9:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 615 · 4266+ 24366 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 9:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 19 · S8 | On time 8:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 9:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2442 | On time 8:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h46 | 10:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 · ICE 22 | 8:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 10:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 221 · S8 | 9:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h36 | 10:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 617 · S8 | 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 11:39 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Mainz Hbf 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Mainz Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Mainz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Mainz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Mainz Hbf from Mainz city centre
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Hbf train station facilities and services
Mainz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
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