Mainz to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RB,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz to Cologne

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£73

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

2 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

141 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Mainz to Cologne will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.

Fast trains

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

RB 29247 · ICE 16

08:272h17

Mainz Hbf

10:44Cologne Hbf

£731One-way

1 change

RB 29247 · ICE 820

08:271h48

Mainz Hbf

10:15Cologne Messe/Deutz

£801One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Mainz to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£32 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
2h 29m average duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 33m average duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Mainz to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 13 May

Last updated at 12:53

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RB 29247 · ICE 820	On time 06:27 Mainz Hbf	1h48	08:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz	1 change
RB 29247 · ICE 16	On time 06:27 Mainz Hbf	2h17	08:44 Cologne Hbf	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Mainz to Cologne?

The best time to book your train from Mainz to Cologne is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Mainz to Cologne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Mainz to Cologne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Mainz to Cologne.

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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.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Mainz to Cologne

Germany

Trains from Mainz to Cologne run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

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 £8

Distance

141 km

Average train duration

1h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 24m

First train

04:12

Last train

22:51

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains Mainz to Cologne

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH train tickets between Mainz and Cologne from £13 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Mainz to Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Mainz to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £13
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 13 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.

Train information from Mainz to Cologne with ÖBB Nightjet:

Average Duration: 2 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £143
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 £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Mainz to Cologne is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Mainz to Cologne train travel time is 1 h 11 min for the 87 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel 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: 47.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Mainz to Cologne without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH. There are 43 direct trains from Mainz to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Mainz to Cologne train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH or TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Cologne from Mainz to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 47.

When departing from Mainz, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Mainz Hbf and Mainz-Mombach station. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your route 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 2.4 miles (3.8 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 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

You have options as you can travel to Cologne from Mainz 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Mainz and Cologne

Mainz

Cologne

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

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