1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.
IC 60402
ICE 1022
IC 2441
ICE 712
ICE 1020
IC 2441
IC 60402
ICE 1022
ICE 712
ICE 1020Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Mainz Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (19m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £5 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 24 | On time 19:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h19 | 20:18 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1554+ 24535 | 20:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h49 | 21:48 Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
IC 60402 | 3:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h18 | 3:47 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 712 | On time 6:14 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h19 | 6:33 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2441 | On time 6:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h17 | 7:15 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 | On time 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h19 | 8:18 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | On time 9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h19 | 10:18 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf run on average 2 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:29, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 15m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 1:29 |
Last train 23:33 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Mainz Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mainz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Mainz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
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.
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