The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 52 trains that leave Mainz Hbf for Cologne Messe/Deutz on Fri, May 29, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
29551 · ICE 8265:06 AM2h08Mainz Hbf7:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$331One-way1 transfer
S8 · ICE 222 · S125:02 AM1h51Mainz Hbf6:53 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$381One-way2 transfers
ICE 24 · 174368:19 PM2h05Mainz Hbf10:24 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$471One-way1 transfer
ICE 1649 · S117:20 PM1h59Mainz Hbf9:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$491One-way1 transfer
IC 1947 · S611:20 AM1h59Mainz Hbf1:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$541One-way1 transfer
ICE 1655 · ICE 6244:43 PM1h31Mainz Hbf6:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$991One-way1 transfer
ICE 2461 · ICE 72212:43 PM1h31Mainz Hbf2:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1281One-way1 transfer
ICE 1225 · ICE 72411:42 AM1h32Mainz Hbf1:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$871One-way1 transfer
ICE 1229 · ICE 6263:42 PM1h32Mainz Hbf5:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$991One-way1 transfer
ICE 927 · ICE 6225:42 PM1h32Mainz Hbf7:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$871One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $31 (€25) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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
Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25422 | 10:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 1:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · S6 | On time 10:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 12:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 726 | 10:32 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h42 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 126 · S12 | 11:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 12:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25424 | 11:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 2:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1947 · S6 | On time 11:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 1:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1225 · ICE 724 | On time 11:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25426 | 12:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 3:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 · S6 | 12:19 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 2:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1651 · ICE 722 | On time 12:43 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h31 | 2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 124 · S12 | 1:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 2:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25428 | 1:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 4:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1645 · S6 | 1:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 3:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 720 | 1:32 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h42 | 3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25430 | 2:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 5:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1228 · S6 | On time 2:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 4:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 628 | On time 2:32 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h42 | 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25432 | 3:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 6:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 122 · S12 | 3:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 4:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
IC 2012 · S6 | 3:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 5:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1229 · ICE 626 | On time 3:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
29521 · ICE 218 | 3:59 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h53 | 5:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25434 | 4:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 7:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · S6 | 4:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 6:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1655 · ICE 624 | On time 4:43 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h31 | 6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 224 · S12 | 5:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 6:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25436 | 5:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 8:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1941 · S6 | On time 5:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 7:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · ICE 622 | On time 5:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4262 · ICE 1224 · 17432 | 5:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h32 | 8:23 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 10 · 26833 | 6:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h50 | 7:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25438 | 6:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 9:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 620 | 6:32 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h42 | 8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 120 · 17368 | 7:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h52 | 8:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25440 | 7:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 10:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1649 · S11 | 7:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 9:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · ICE 528 | 7:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h32 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25442 | 8:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 11:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 · 17436 | 8:19 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h05 | 10:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
IC 2347 · 17378 | On time 9:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h07 | 11:27 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
29538 · 25450 · 25400 | 10:53 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h15 | 2:08 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
S8 · ICE 222 · S12 | 5:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 6:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
29551 · ICE 826 | On time 5:06 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h08 | 7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4250 · 28508 | 5:32 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h01 | 8:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
25414 | 5:47 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h21 | 9:08 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 712 · S11 | 6:29 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h40 | 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 128 · S12 | 9:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h51 | 10:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
25420 | 9:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 12:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1049 · S6 | 9:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 11:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 202 · S6 | 9:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h37 | 11:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 2:02 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx trains will get you between Mainz Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $12 (€10). 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)
vlexx
FAQs: Trains from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Cologne Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
- 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
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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