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Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz

Showing times and prices for Oct 03

Cheapest

€53

Average

€77

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:33AM3h06

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:39PMMainz Central Station

€531One-way

1 transfer

08:33AM3h06

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:39AMMainz Central Station

€641One-way

1 transfer

09:14AM3h04

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:18PMMainz Central Station

€721One-way

2 transfers

09:33AM2h45

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:18PMMainz Central Station

€931One-way

3 transfers

08:33AM2h42

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:15AMMainz Central Station

€1021One-way

3 transfers

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Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz

	Distance	116 miles (187 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 6 min
	Average train ticket price	$36 (€32)
	Train frequency	4 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz cover the 116 miles (187 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 6 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $36 (€32), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz trains

For as little as $27 (€24) you can travel by train between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Gelsenkirchen to Mainz train.

Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: $27
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz

FAQs: Travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz.

Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz can start from as little as $27 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gelsenkirchen to Mainz is $36 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz is 3 h 6 min to travel the 116 mile (187 km) long journey, with around there are 4 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz leaves at 7: 14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz leaves at 6: 09 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Mainz. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 09 PM.

When departing from Gelsenkirchen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. When arriving in Mainz, you can end your trip in train stations like Mainz Hbf, Mainz Römisches Theater and Mainz-Laubenheim.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gelsenkirchen Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 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.

A trip to Mainz from Gelsenkirchen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Mainz by train is March.

However, you have options as you can travel between Gelsenkirchen and Mainz 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Gelsenkirchen

Mainz

Gelsenkirchen Hbf is the most popular Gelsenkirchen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Gelsenkirchen for your trip to Mainz.

Gelsenkirchen Hbf Wifi

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Address

Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Bahnhofsvorplatz 10, 45879 Gelsenkirchen

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Gelsenkirchen-Hassel Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen-Hassel, Eppmannsweg 98, 45896 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen ATM

Amenities at station

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen, Karl-Mayer-Straße 58, 45884 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen Zoo ATM

Amenities at station

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen Zoo, Münsterstr. 1, 45889 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen, ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Gelsenkirchen, Braubauerschaft (Zoo Bahnhof) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

45889 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Gelsenkirchen, Buer Nord Bahnhof Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

45894 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Gelsenkirchen, Goldbergstraße (Buer Rathaus) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

45894 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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