Hamburg to Mainz train

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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Mainz

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

£61

Average

£77

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

Cheapest

ICE 1285

11:284h50

Hamburg Hbf

16:18Mainz Hbf

£611One-way

2 changes

ICE 1683

11:285h02

Hamburg Hbf

16:30Mainz Hbf

£721One-way

1 change

ICE 577

11:244h25

Hamburg Hbf

15:49Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

ICE 575

09:244h25

Hamburg Hbf

13:49Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

ICE 73

08:244h31

Hamburg Hbf

12:55Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

Hamburg to Mainz train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 73 Deutsche BahnICE 73	08:24 Hamburg Hbf	4h31	12:55 Mainz Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 575 Deutsche BahnICE 575	09:24 Hamburg Hbf	4h25	13:49 Mainz Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 75 Deutsche BahnICE 75	10:22 Hamburg Hbf	4h33	14:55 Mainz Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 577 Deutsche BahnICE 577	11:24 Hamburg Hbf	4h25	15:49 Mainz Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1683 Deutsche BahnICE 1683	11:28 Hamburg Hbf	5h02	16:30 Mainz Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1285 Deutsche BahnICE 1285	11:28 Hamburg Hbf	4h50	16:18 Mainz Hbf	2 changes
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Train times from Hamburg to Mainz

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

4 h 25 m

Average

4 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

417 km

To travel from Hamburg to Mainz you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

ICE 577

11:244h25

Hamburg Hbf

15:49Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

Fastest

ICE 575

09:244h25

Hamburg Hbf

13:49Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

ICE 73

08:244h31

Hamburg Hbf

12:55Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

ICE 75

10:224h33

Hamburg Hbf

14:55Mainz Hbf

£841One-way

1 change

ICE 1285

11:284h50

Hamburg Hbf

16:18Mainz Hbf

£611One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Mainz

Trains from Hamburg to Mainz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £22 by bus.

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 £22

Distance

416 km

Average train duration

7h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

£25

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 11m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £22

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Hamburg to Mainz

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain train tickets from Hamburg to Mainz from £16 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Hamburg to Mainz train.

Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Mainz train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train between Hamburg and Mainz at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

FlixTrain from Hamburg to Mainz train information:

Average Duration: 10 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: £31

FAQs: Hamburg to Mainz train

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Mainz.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Mainz can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Mainz is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Hamburg to Mainz is 4 h 11 min to travel the 258 mile long trip, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Mainz leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Mainz leaves at 23: 54.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Hamburg to Mainz with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Hamburg to Mainz you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Mainz from Hamburg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 54.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Mainz Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Mainz from Hamburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Mainz by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Mainz including taking a coach, train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Mainz

Hamburg

Mainz

The major train station for departures in Hamburg is Hamburg-Altona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg-Altona for your trip from Hamburg to Mainz.

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