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The cheapest and fastest trains from Venlo to Mainz

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 17

Cheapest price on Oct 17

$43

Average ticket price on Oct 17

$63

Fastest journey on Oct 17

3 h 13 m

Average journey duration on Oct 17

3 h 13 m

Trains on Oct 17

42

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo to Mainz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Venlo to Mainz will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Venlo to Mainz without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3541 · 20083 · 10627 · ICE 927
    1:55 PM3h44
    Blerick
    5:39 PMMainz Hbf
    $431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20083 · 10627 · ICE 927
    2:05 PM3h34
    Venlo station
    5:39 PMMainz Hbf
    $431One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3549 · 20087 · 10631 · ICE 929
    3:55 PM3h44
    Blerick
    7:39 PMMainz Hbf
    $431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 1946
    12:55 PM3h44
    Blerick
    4:39 PMMainz Hbf
    $451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20081 · 10625 · IC 1946
    1:05 PM3h34
    Venlo station
    4:39 PMMainz Hbf
    $451One-way
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Venlo to Mainz

NetherlandsNetherlands
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Venlo to Mainz run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 2h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
132 miles (214 km)
Average train duration
3h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$24
Trains per day
17
Fastest train
2h 35m
First train
5:12 AM
Last train
11:37 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Venlo to Mainz train times

The table below shows live departures for Venlo to Mainz trains for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn32221 · 20071 · ICE 621 · S87:58 AM Blerick
3h27
11:25 AM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32221 · 20071 · 10615 · ICE 277:58 AM Blerick
3h41
11:39 AM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32221 · 20071 · ICE 621 · S87:58 AM Blerick
3h27
11:25 AM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20071 · ICE 621 · S88:05 AM Venlo station
3h20
11:25 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20071 · 10615 · ICE 278:05 AM Venlo station
3h34
11:39 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20071 · ICE 621 · S88:05 AM Venlo station
3h20
11:25 AM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32225 · 20073 · 10617 · ICE 2013
On time
8:58 AM Blerick
3h41
12:39 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32225 · 20073 · ICE 623 · ICE 926
On time
8:58 AM Blerick
3h20
12:18 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32225 · 20073 · ICE 623 · ICE 926
On time
8:58 AM Blerick
3h20
12:18 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20073 · 10617 · ICE 2013
On time
9:05 AM Venlo station
3h34
12:39 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20073 · ICE 623 · ICE 926
On time
9:05 AM Venlo station
3h13
12:18 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20073 · ICE 623 · ICE 926
On time
9:05 AM Venlo station
3h13
12:18 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32229 · 20075 · ICE 625 · S89:58 AM Blerick
3h27
1:25 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32229 · 20075 · 10619 · ICE 299:58 AM Blerick
3h41
1:39 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32229 · 20075 · ICE 299:58 AM Blerick
3h41
1:39 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32229 · 20075 · ICE 625 · S89:58 AM Blerick
3h27
1:25 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20075 · ICE 625 · S810:05 AM Venlo station
3h20
1:25 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20075 · 10619 · ICE 2910:05 AM Venlo station
3h34
1:39 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20075 · ICE 2910:05 AM Venlo station
3h34
1:39 PM Mainz Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn20075 · ICE 625 · S810:05 AM Venlo station
3h20
1:25 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32233 · 20077 · 10621 · IC 164410:58 AM Blerick
3h41
2:39 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32233 · 20077 · ICE 627 · ICE 228
On time
10:58 AM Blerick
3h20
2:18 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20077 · 10621 · IC 164411:05 AM Venlo station
3h34
2:39 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20077 · ICE 627 · ICE 228
On time
11:05 AM Venlo station
3h13
2:18 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32237 · 20079 · ICE 629 · S811:58 AM Blerick
3h28
3:26 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32237 · 20079 · 10623 · ICE 229
On time
11:58 AM Blerick
3h41
3:39 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20079 · 10623 · ICE 229
On time
12:05 PM Venlo station
3h34
3:39 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20079 · ICE 629 · S812:05 PM Venlo station
3h21
3:26 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32241 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 1946
On time
12:58 PM Blerick
3h41
4:39 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32241 · 20081 · ICE 721 · ICE 28
On time
12:58 PM Blerick
3h20
4:18 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20081 · 10625 · IC 1946
On time
1:05 PM Venlo station
3h34
4:39 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20081 · ICE 721 · ICE 28
On time
1:05 PM Venlo station
3h13
4:18 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32245 · 20083 · ICE 723 · S81:58 PM Blerick
3h27
5:25 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32245 · 20083 · 10627 · ICE 927
On time
1:58 PM Blerick
3h41
5:39 PM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20083 · ICE 723 · S82:05 PM Venlo station
3h20
5:25 PM Mainz Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20083 · 10627 · ICE 927
On time
2:05 PM Venlo station
3h34
5:39 PM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3574 · IC 60403
On time
7:36 PM Blerick
6h29
2:05 AM Mainz Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn32269 · 20095 · 10639 · ICE 6177:58 PM Blerick
3h35
11:33 PM Mainz Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32269 · 20095 · 10639 · ICE 3197:58 PM Blerick
4h27
12:25 AM Mainz Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20095 · 10639 · ICE 319 · S88:05 PM Venlo station
4h20
12:25 AM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20095 · 10639 · ICE 617 · 295888:05 PM Venlo station
3h28
11:33 PM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32273 · 20097 · Bus RE13 · 17438
On time
8:58 PM Blerick
4h43
1:41 AM Mainz Hbf
5 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20097 · Bus RE13 · 17438 · ICE 619
On time
9:05 PM Venlo station
4h36
1:41 AM Mainz Hbf
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32277 · 20099 · 56899 · IC 60403
On time
9:58 PM Blerick
4h07
2:05 AM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn20099 · 56899 · IC 60403
On time
10:05 PM Venlo station
4h00
2:05 AM Mainz Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32289 · 20065 · 10609 · IC 164812:58 AM Blerick
7h41
8:39 AM Mainz Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn32289 · 20065 · ICE 525 · ICE 1022
On time
12:58 AM Blerick
7h20
8:18 AM Mainz Hbf
3 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$24
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

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Things to do in Mainz

Discover the best of Mainz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mainz trip today.

  • Must visit

Gutenberg Museum

World-class museum dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, showcasing early printing, rare books, and working press demonstrations.

  • Must visit

Landesmuseum Mainz

State museum with art, archaeology, and Roman finds, spanning ancient artifacts to paintings and decorative arts.

  • Recommended

Museum of Ancient Seafaring

Museum on Roman Mainz featuring military, daily life, and stone monuments from the city’s ancient past.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable for city stays and day trips.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or kebab.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.80-4.20 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. Round up for cafes and taxis, and hand the tip directly when paying.

FAQs: Trains from Venlo to Mainz

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venlo to Mainz 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 Mainz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Venlo to Mainz can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $24, while the average price is around $77.
The train from Venlo to Mainz takes 2h 35m and runs 17 per day.
The distance by train from Venlo to Mainz is 132 miles (214 km).
The first train from Venlo to Mainz leaves at 5:12 AM.
The last train from Venlo to Mainz leaves at 11:37 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Venlo to Mainz.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Venlo to Mainz.
The train station in Venlo that goes to Mainz is Venlo station, which connects to Mainz Hbf.
The train journey from Venlo to Mainz offers scenic views as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Rhineland, featuring rolling hills, charming villages, and views of the Rhine River.
Yes, you can take the train from Venlo to Mainz.
Popular day trips by train from Mainz include Cologne, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Mainz, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Scams involving overcharging in taxis or at markets can occur, so always agree on prices beforehand. It's advisable to stay vigilant in busy places and keep valuables secure to ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Venlo to Mainz

Most Venlo to Mainz trains use the Venlo to Mainz Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Mainz Römisches Theater. Use this guide to compare Venlo and Mainz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Venlo
Arrival train stations in Mainz

Which Venlo station do trains to Mainz leave from?

Trains from Venlo to Mainz leave from Venlo. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Venlo city centre at Stationsplein 1, 5913 AA Venlo, Netherlands.
VenloStationsplein 1, 5913 AA Venlo, Netherlands+31 900 9292WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Venlo from Venlo city centre

BusSeveral lines available
TrainRegional and international connections

Venlo train station facilities and services

Venlo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Chez l'Hêtre, Brasserie Sur Place

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Venlo. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Venlo. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Venlo: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Venlo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Venlo: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Venlo, Campanile Venlo, Hotel Puur.

BlerickKaldenkerkerweg 1, 5921 JZ Venlo, Netherlands+31 77 351 2424WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Blerick from Venlo city centre

TrainIntercity · 3m · $2 · every ~4 min
Bus70, 86, 87, 88, 89, 2, 3, 811 · 3m · $3 · every ~17 min

Blerick train station facilities and services

Blerick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Wilhelmina, Brasserie Sur Meuse

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Blerick. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Blerick.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Blerick: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Blerick: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Blerick.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Puur, Theaterhotel Venlo, Hotel American.

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