The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price on Aug 31
€24
Average ticket price on Aug 31
€49
Fastest journey on Aug 31
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
1 h 49 m
Trains on Aug 31
19
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 €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 19 trains from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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 78 · ICE 826 · 106044:57 AM2h21Mainz Hbf7:18 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€241One-way2 transfers
IC 2545 · S61:20 PM1h59Mainz Hbf3:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€281One-way1 transfer
33642 · IC 2541 · S66:21 AM2h58Mainz Hbf9:19 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€311One-way2 transfers
IC 2547 · S611:20 AM1h59Mainz Hbf1:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€311One-way1 transfer
S8 · ICE 712 · S116:38 AM1h31Mainz Hbf8:09 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€411One-way2 transfers
S8 · ICE 712 · S116:38 AM1h31Mainz Hbf8:09 AMCologne Messe/Deutz€411One-way2 transfers
ICE 27 · ICE 200 · S611:42 AM1h37Mainz Hbf1:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€671One-way2 transfers
IC 2547 · S611:20 AM1h59Mainz Hbf1:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€311One-way1 transfer
IC 2545 · S61:20 PM1h59Mainz Hbf3:19 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€281One-way1 transfer
ICE 228 · 104342:19 PM1h59Mainz Hbf4:18 PMCologne Messe/Deutz€441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €26 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, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33602 | 7:01 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h07 | 10:08 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
4252 · ICE 1022 · S11 | 7:48 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h31 | 10:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4252 · 28512 | 7:48 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h45 | 10:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4252 · ICE 2834 · S11 | 7:48 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h31 | 10:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4486 · ICE 316 · S11 | 7:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 9:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
33606 | 9:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 12:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2549 · S11 | On time 9:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 11:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4484 · ICE 16 · S11 | 9:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 11:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4254 · 28516 | 9:51 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h42 | 12:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
33608 | 10:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 1:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2547 · S11 | On time 11:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 1:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4472 · ICE 314 · S11 | 11:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 1:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4256 · ICE 926 · 10428 | 11:51 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h27 | 2:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
33612 | 12:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 3:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
33614 | 1:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 4:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2545 · S11 | On time 1:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 3:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4474 · ICE 14 · S11 | 1:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h00 | 3:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
33616 | 2:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 5:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 228 · 10434 | On time 2:19 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 4:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
33618 | 3:02 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h06 | 6:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2012 · 17354 | 3:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h07 | 5:27 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4476 · ICE 12 · 17356 | 3:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h05 | 5:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4260 · ICE 28 · S11 | 3:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h28 | 6:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4260 · 28528 | 3:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h42 | 6:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
33620 | 4:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 7:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
4263 · ICE 1714 · S6 | 4:17 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h22 | 6:39 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4263 · ICE 1714 · ICE 624 · 10926 | 4:17 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h16 | 6:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
4263 · ICE 1714 · ICE 2544 · 10926 | 4:17 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h16 | 6:33 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3 transfers | |
IC 2041 · S11 | 5:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 7:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4478 · ICE 10 · 17364 | 5:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h05 | 7:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4262 · ICE 26 · 10442 | 5:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h27 | 8:18 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
33624 | 6:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 9:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
33626 | 7:03 PM Mainz Hbf | 3h05 | 10:08 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2349 · S11 | On time 7:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 1h59 | 9:19 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
4264 · ICE 24 · 10446 | 7:51 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h26 | 10:17 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
IC 2347 · 10590 | On time 9:20 PM Mainz Hbf | 2h06 | 11:26 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
ICE 78 · ICE 826 · 10604 | On time 4:57 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h21 | 7:18 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
4250 · 28508 | 5:32 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h01 | 8:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
33600 | 5:47 AM Mainz Hbf | 3h20 | 9:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
33642 · IC 2541 · S6 | 6:21 AM Mainz Hbf | 2h58 | 9:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 712 · S11 | 6:38 AM Mainz Hbf | 1h31 | 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 5 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 €7. 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.

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Popular train stations from Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Most Mainz Hbf to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains use the Mainz Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mainz Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
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