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Cheap train tickets from Mainz to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 15 Oct

Cheapest

£26

Average

£43

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

Cheapest

ICE 1022

08:201h45

Mainz Hbf

10:05Cologne Hbf

£261One-way

0 changes

S 8

07:591h37

Mainz Hbf

09:36Cologne Messe/Deutz

£381One-way

1 change

RB 29247

08:271h37

Mainz Hbf

10:04Cologne Hbf

£411One-way

1 change

S 8

08:321h43

Mainz Hbf

10:15Cologne Messe/Deutz

£651One-way

1 change

Mainz to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 October

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Deutsche Bahn S 8	07:59 Mainz Hbf	1h37	09:36 Cologne Messe/Deutz	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1022	08:20 Mainz Hbf	1h45	10:05 Cologne Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn RB 29247	08:27 Mainz Hbf	1h37	10:04 Cologne Hbf	1 change
Deutsche Bahn S 8	08:32 Mainz Hbf	1h43	10:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz	1 change
This is the last train of the day.

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Train times from Mainz to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 15 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h 37 m

Average

1 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

141 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Mainz for Cologne every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

RB 29247

08:271h37

Mainz Hbf

10:04Cologne Hbf

£411One-way

1 change

Fastest

S 8

07:591h37

Mainz Hbf

09:36Cologne Messe/Deutz

£381One-way

1 change

S 8

08:321h43

Mainz Hbf

10:15Cologne Messe/Deutz

£651One-way

1 change

ICE 1022

08:201h45

Mainz Hbf

10:05Cologne Hbf

£261One-way

0 changes

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Pro

On time

No car

Zeot

Cons

None

This train journey from Mainz to Cologne went super. There were no delays and the train staff were very nice. The wifi worked. The air conditioning worked. I was very satisfied. The journey time was great on the ICE and the train was clean. I would recommend this trip to anyone again. Unfortunately, this is not always the case that the journey works so well.

Overview: Train from Mainz to Cologne

Distance	87 miles
Average train duration	1 h 42 min
Average train ticket price	£36 (€41)
Train frequency	27 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 27 direct trains a day
Train companies	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Mainz to Cologne cover the 87 miles long route taking on average 1 h 42 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 27 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £13, but the average price of train tickets is £36. Travellers depart most frequently from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and ÖBB Nightjet trains Mainz to Cologne

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and ÖBB Nightjet train tickets to Cologne from Mainz from £17 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular 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 Mainz to Cologne train.

Mainz to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £17
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

ÖBB Nightjet from Mainz to Cologne train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £183
ÖBB Nightjet frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Mainz to Cologne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Mainz to Cologne 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 Mainz to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Mainz to Cologne can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mainz to Cologne is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Mainz to Cologne is on average 1 h 42 min for the 87 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Mainz and Cologne by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Mainz to Cologne leaves at 06: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Mainz to Cologne leaves at 21: 42.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Mainz to Cologne without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 27 direct trains from Mainz to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Mainz to Cologne, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Cologne from Mainz and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 42.

When departing from Mainz, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Mainz Hbf and Mainz-Mombach station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in train stations like Cologne Hbf, Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Mainz Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Cologne from Mainz is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 42 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cologne from Mainz including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Mainz and Cologne

Mainz

Cologne

Mainz Hbf is the most popular Mainz railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Mainz for your journey to Cologne.

Mainz Hbf

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Mainz Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1, 55116 Mainz

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Mainz-Mombach station Parking