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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.







Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
5h 20m
Average duration
6h 31m
Buses per day
7
Distance
446 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Berlin 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Berlin:
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Berlin costing on average $189 (€155).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (5h 15m by train vs 6h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $155 (€127) compared to roughly $99 (€82) 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 FlixTrain.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Berlin trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · ICE 378 | Delayed 4:29 AM 6:29 AMMainz Hbf | 6h04 | 11:07 AM 11:07 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 851 | On time 1:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 7h11 | 8:13 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 698 | Delayed 2:32 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h57 | 7:29 AM 7:29 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 2536 | On time 4:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h28 | 10:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 827 · ICE 804 | On time 4:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h03 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 553 | Delayed 4:57 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h12 | 9:16 AM 9:16 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 696 | On time 5:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h42 | 11:44 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 1555 · ICE 1102 | On time 5:32 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h51 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
29503 · ICE 76 · ICE 555 | On time 7:04 AM Mainz Hbf | 6h06 | 1:10 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 527 · ICE 508 | On time 8:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 7h27 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 1008 | On time 9:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h41 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4257 · ICE 621 · ICE 506 | On time 10:20 AM Mainz Hbf | 7h09 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 1006 | On time 11:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h41 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mainz to Berlin run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (455 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 282 miles (455 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Berlin Hbf -> Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mainz to Berlin trains use the Mainz Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Mainz and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Römisches Theater 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 options include: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.
Mainz Nord is 4 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Nord 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 options include: Pizzeria Venezia, Kaiser Pide & Kebaphaus, Alaaeddin Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Nord. ATMs are available at Mainz Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Nord. Information desks are available at Mainz Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Nord.
Nearby hotels include Super 8 by Wyndham Mainz Zollhafen.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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 options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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 options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
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