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Gutenberg Museum
World-class museum dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, showcasing early printing, rare books, and working press demonstrations.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Mainz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Mainz will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 4 trains from Mannheim to Mainz, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
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Trains from Mannheim to Mainz run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Mannheim to Mainz.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Mainz trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 2047 | Delayed 9:45 AM 10:39 AMMannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 10:28 AM 10:28 AMMainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 | On time 11:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 12:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · 29518 | On time 11:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 12:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2045 | On time 12:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 1:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 228 | On time 1:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 2:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · 29522 | On time 1:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 2:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2012 | On time 2:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 3:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916 · ICE 28 | On time 3:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 4:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 710 | On time 3:37 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h46 | 4:23 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2041 | On time 4:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 5:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 224 · ICE 26 | On time 5:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 6:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · 29530 | On time 5:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 6:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2349 | On time 6:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 7:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 · ICE 24 | On time 7:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 8:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · 29534 | On time 7:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 8:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2347 | On time 8:39 PM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 9:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 · ICE 22 | On time 9:07 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 10:18 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · 29538 | On time 9:33 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 10:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4584 · S8 | 9:35 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h50 | 11:25 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · S8 | On time 10:34 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h21 | 11:55 PM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4586 · S8 | 10:38 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h47 | 12:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 990 · S8 | On time 11:29 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h56 | 1:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60409 · S6 · S8 | On time 11:42 PM Mannheim Hbf | 1h43 | 1:25 AM Mainz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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IC 2049 | On time 8:39 AM Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 9:18 AM Mainz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 9:07 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 10:18 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 202 · 29514 | On time 9:33 AM Mannheim Hbf | 1h16 | 10:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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World-class museum dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, showcasing early printing, rare books, and working press demonstrations.
State museum with art, archaeology, and Roman finds, spanning ancient artifacts to paintings and decorative arts.
Museum on Roman Mainz featuring military, daily life, and stone monuments from the city’s ancient past.
Main market square beside the cathedral, lively with historic façades, weekly markets, and a classic old-town atmosphere.
Picturesque old-town lane lined with half-timbered houses, shops, and a timeless atmosphere loved by local walkers.
Broad Rhine promenade ideal for walks, river views, events, and seeing Mainz’s waterside landmarks in one stretch.
Spundekäs is a creamy cheese spread with paprika, served with pretzels. It is a Rheinhessen wine tavern classic and a staple snack in Mainz.
Weck, Worscht un Woi means bread roll, sausage and wine. It is a simple regional trio closely tied to Mainz tavern culture and local wine drinking.
Handkäs mit Musik is a sour milk cheese marinated with onions and vinegar. It is a beloved Hessian and Rhine-Main tavern dish often enjoyed with bread.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional Mainz wine tavern known for regional dishes, local wines and a historic atmosphere near the old town.
Classic brewery restaurant serving Mainz specialties and house beer in a lively, long-established setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable for city stays and day trips.
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Most Mannheim to Mainz trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Mainz Römisches Theater. Use this guide to compare Mannheim and Mainz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim 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: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
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.
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