- Must visit
Von der Heydt-Museum
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Wuppertal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Wuppertal will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
It's difficult to get from Mainz to Wuppertal without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Wuppertal:
A train is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Wuppertal costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €33 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.
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 Wuppertal trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:51 PM Mainz | 3h50 | 4:41 PM Wuppertal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 4:04 AM Mainz | 2h38 | 6:42 AM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Mainz | 2h01 | 8:41 AM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:47 AM Mainz | 1h55 | 9:42 AM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:43 AM Mainz | 1h58 | 10:41 AM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:34 AM Mainz | 2h08 | 11:42 AM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:43 AM Mainz | 1h58 | 12:41 PM Wuppertal | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mainz to Wuppertal run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Wuppertal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wuppertal trip today.
Leading art museum with works from the 19th century to today, especially strong in modern and postwar art in a landmark building.
Contemporary sculpture park combining major international artworks with wooded grounds and striking exhibition spaces on a hillside.
Museum on early industrial history in the Engels family’s former house, explaining Wuppertal’s textile era and Friedrich Engels’ background.
Top urban walking route on a former railway line with bridges, tunnels, and broad views. It is one of Wuppertal’s most popular outdoor attractions.
Historic district with timber-framed houses, monastery heritage, and waterside scenery. A charming escape from the denser urban center.
Large hillside park with botanical garden, tower, lawns, and paths. A classic local place for strolling, views, and relaxing greenery.
Bergische Kaffeetafel is a traditional coffee spread with waffles, rye bread, cold cuts, rice pudding and cherries, served in the Bergisches Land region around Wuppertal.
Bergische Waffeln are crisp heart-shaped waffles, often served with hot cherries, cream or rice pudding. They are a signature regional treat in Bergisches Land.
Milchreis is creamy rice pudding often served warm with cinnamon, sugar and cherries as part of a Bergische Kaffeetafel, making it a nostalgic local comfort dish.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with modern tasting menus and polished service. A leading fine dining address in Wuppertal.
Established restaurant in the zoo district with seasonal German cuisine and a classic atmosphere. A reliable choice for regional and upscale meals.
Historic brewery pub serving hearty Bergisch and German classics in a traditional, convivial setting. Known for regional food and house beer.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually below Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes for good service.
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Wuppertal Hbf -> Wuppertal Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz to Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mainz to Wuppertal trains use the Mainz Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. Use this guide to compare Mainz and Wuppertal 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.
Wuppertal 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: Vidaleo, Cafe Extrablatt, McDonald's, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal Hbf. ATMs are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Information desks are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Ibis Wuppertal City, Hotel Astor, Arcade.
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen is 5 km from Wuppertal city centre. Public transport options include:
Wuppertal-Oberbarmen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Färberei:Café, Wupper Grill, Vinh Son
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Oberbarmen.
Wuppertal-Vohwinkel is 6 km from Wuppertal city centre. Public transport options include:
Wuppertal-Vohwinkel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cay Ocegi, Mona Lisa, Kochstube, Kebab Haus
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel. ATMs are available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel.
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel. Information desks are available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel.
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal-Vohwinkel.
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