Düsseldorf to Mainz train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Mainz

Showing times and prices for 24 Aug

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

2 h 8 m

Average duration

2 h 39 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Mainz will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Mainz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3:482h52
    Düsseldorf
    6:40Mainz
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:272h12
    Düsseldorf
    7:39Mainz
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8:102h29
    Düsseldorf
    10:39Mainz
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:272h08
    Düsseldorf
    9:35Mainz
    £471One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:273h32
    Düsseldorf
    9:59Mainz
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £82.

Distance: 174 km

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Flight

£29

Average Price

£14

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Cheapest

£102

Average Price

2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

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4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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50m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.0kg

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Live departures

Düsseldorf to Mainz train times

The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Mainz trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn3:48 Düsseldorf
2h52
6:40 Mainz0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn5:27 Düsseldorf
2h12
7:39 Mainz0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn6:27 Düsseldorf
3h32
9:59 Mainz0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn7:27 Düsseldorf
2h08
9:35 Mainz0 changesdirect
Deutsche Bahn8:10 Düsseldorf
2h29
10:39 Mainz0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Mainz

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Trains from Düsseldorf to Mainz run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 1h 51m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance
174 km
Average train duration
2h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
1h 51m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:51
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
14 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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar from Düsseldorf to Mainz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Mainz from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
£9
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

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
£80
Eurostar frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£39
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day

Complete guide to Mainz

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

Landesmuseum Mainz

State museum with art and archaeology from prehistory to modern works, including important finds and changing exhibitions.

  • Must visit

Gutenberg-Museum

Museum devoted to Gutenberg, printing and book culture, with historic presses and famous early printed treasures.

  • Recommended

Heiligtum der Isis und Mater Magna

Roman sanctuary beneath modern Mainz, presenting carved stones and a dramatic underground setting linked to ancient cult worship.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and Mainz is often cheaper than Frankfurt for tourists.

Average meal costs

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

Tipping culture

Service is usually included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés for good service.


Deutsche Bahn Trains from Duesseldorf to Mainz

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Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Duesseldorf to Mainz. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from Duesseldorf to Mainz and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.


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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Mainz train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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
The cost of a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Mainz can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £29.
The train journey from Düsseldorf to Mainz covers a distance of 174 km and takes approximately 1h 51m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Düsseldorf to Mainz is 174 km.
The first train from Düsseldorf to Mainz leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Düsseldorf to Mainz departs at 23:51.
Trains from Düsseldorf to Mainz run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Düsseldorf and Mainz. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Düsseldorf to Mainz, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Düsseldorf to Mainz.
The train station in Düsseldorf that goes to Mainz is Düsseldorf Hbf, and it arrives at Mainz Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Mainz is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Düsseldorf to Mainz in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Düsseldorf to Mainz offers scenic views, especially as it travels along the Rhine River, showcasing picturesque landscapes, vineyards, and charming riverside towns.
A day trip from Düsseldorf to Mainz is not feasible as the journey time is 1h 51m. However, trains operate 11 times per day over a distance of 174 km.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Mainz, allowing time to visit its historical sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Düsseldorf to Mainz.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Mainz

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

Departure train stations in Düsseldorf
Arrival train stations in Mainz

Which Düsseldorf station do trains to Mainz leave from?

Trains from Düsseldorf to Mainz leave from Düsseldorf Hbf. The station is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre at Düsseldorf Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf HbfDüsseldorf Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 DüsseldorfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 49m · £26 · every ~2 min
BusRe49 · 1h 30m · £13 · every ~1 min
62004 · 2h 38m

Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services

Düsseldorf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.

Düsseldorf Flughafen TerminalDüsseldorf Flughafen TerminalWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS11 · 10m · £2 · every ~6 min
S11 · 29m · £4 · every ~6 min
BusS11 · 22m · £4
721 · 26m · £3 · every ~8 min
721 · 34m · £3 · every ~7 min

Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services

Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.

Düsseldorf FlughafenDüsseldorf Flughafen, Ahrensplatz 1, 40474 DüsseldorfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen from Düsseldorf city centre

Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS11 · 10m · £2 · every ~6 min
S11 · 29m · £4 · every ~6 min
BusS11 · 22m · £4
721 · 23m · £3 · every ~8 min
721 · 25m · £3 · every ~8 min
721 · 31m · £3 · every ~7 min
Tram705, 707 · 30m · £3 · every ~4 min

Düsseldorf Flughafen train station facilities and services

Düsseldorf Flughafen 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: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.

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