Mainz to Trier train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

Thu 10 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz to Trier

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 10 Sept

Cheapest price on 10 Sept

£34

Average ticket price on 10 Sept

£34

Fastest journey on 10 Sept

3 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 10 Sept

3 h 10 m

Trains on 10 Sept

1

Distance

120 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Mainz to Trier will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

On Thu 10 Sept, we found 1 trains from Mainz to Trier, including 1 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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
    7:203h10
    Mainz
    10:30Trier
    £341One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Mainz to Trier

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 120 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Driving

£27

Average Price

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£21

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Trier is a coach with an average price of £15.

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Trier:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Trier costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Trier is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Trier take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mainz and Trier including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.70. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Mainz to Trier train times

The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Trier trains for today, Wednesday 9 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · 12116
On time
8:20 Mainz Hbf
3h00
11:20 Trier Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn33680 · 29654 · 41088:37 Mainz Hbf
2h53
11:30 Trier Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2049 · 12118
On time
9:20 Mainz Hbf
3h00
12:20 Trier Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn4254 · 41109:51 Mainz Hbf
2h39
12:30 Trier Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · 12120
On time
10:20 Mainz Hbf
3h00
13:20 Trier Hbf
1 change
Deutsche Bahn33682 · 29656 · 411210:37 Mainz Hbf
2h53
13:30 Trier Hbf2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and more offer trains services from Mainz to Trier.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Mainz to Trier

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Trains from Mainz to Trier run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 2h 39m.

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 £11
Distance
120 km
Average train duration
2h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 39m
First train
0:55
Last train
22:33
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
77 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 £11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Mainz to Trier trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Mainz and Trier from £11. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£18
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

What's included in each class

Compare Deutsche Bahn classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • WC
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • WC

Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Duration
3h 9m
Cheapest Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH Price
£37
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
4 a day

Süwex

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Süwex Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Süwex Price
£39
Süwex frequency
2 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£47
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
9 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Price
£50
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day

Complete guide to Trier

Things to do in Trier

Discover the best of Trier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trier trip today.

  • Must visit

Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier

Major archaeological museum with Roman mosaics, sculptures and everyday objects that explain ancient Trier clearly.

  • Recommended

Karl-Marx-Haus

Museum at Karl Marx’s birthplace, exploring his life, writings and global influence through documents and media.

  • Recommended

Stadtmuseum Simeonstift Trier

City museum in a former monastery, presenting Trier’s urban history, art and decorative objects across centuries.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually a little cheaper than in major tourist cities such as Munich or Frankfurt.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is not usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.

FAQs: Mainz to Trier train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz to Trier 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 Trier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Mainz to Trier can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Mainz to Trier covers a distance of 120 km and takes approximately 2h 39m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Mainz to Trier is 120 km.
The first train from Mainz to Trier leaves at 0:55.
The last train from Mainz to Trier departs at 22:33.
Trains from Mainz to Trier run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Mainz to Trier.
To get from Mainz to Trier, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Mainz to Trier.
The train station in Mainz that goes to Trier is Mainz Hbf, and it arrives at Trier Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Trier is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from Mainz to Trier in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Mainz to Trier is considered scenic, as it passes through the picturesque landscapes along the Moselle River, offering views of lush vineyards, charming villages, and historic castles.
A day trip from Mainz to Trier is not feasible due to the travel duration of 2h 39m. Trains operate 6 times per day for this 120 km journey.
In Trier, you can explore the Aula Palatina, a well-preserved Roman basilica known for its impressive interior. Enjoy scenic views and boat tours along the Moselle River. Visit the Trier Christmas Market for traditional crafts and local delicacies. Discover the engineering prowess of ancient times at the Imperial Baths and indulge in a wine tasting tour in nearby vineyards famed for their Riesling wines. Don't miss the Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral, the Basilica of Constantine, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Karl Marx House, each offering unique historical insights and experiences.
To fully explore Trier's Roman monuments, cathedrals, and charming old town, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Mainz to Trier.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Mainz and Trier

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

Departure train stations in Mainz
Arrival train stations in Trier

Which Mainz station do trains to Trier leave from?

Trains from Mainz to Trier leave from Mainz Hbf. The station is 2 km from Mainz city centre at Mainz Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1, 55116 Mainz.
Mainz HbfMainz Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1, 55116 MainzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Mainz Hbf from Mainz city centre

Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus92, 76, 62 · 9m · every ~13 min
93, 76, 65, 64 · 12m · every ~6 min
Tram52, 50 · 12m · every ~11 min

Mainz Hbf train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

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

Tickets and information

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

Luggage and lost property

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

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.

Mainz Römisches TheaterMainz Römisches Theater, Holzhofstr. 1a, 55116 MainzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Mainz Römisches Theater from Mainz city centre

Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus93, 66, 65, 64 · 3m · every ~10 min
93, 66, 65, 64 · 7m · every ~10 min

Mainz Römisches Theater train station facilities and services

Mainz Römisches Theater 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: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.

Bahnstrecke Mainz–MannheimMainz, GermanyWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim from Mainz city centre

Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus92, 62 · 8m · every ~8 min
660S · 18m
93, 76, 65, 64 · 31m · every ~6 min
Tram52 · 17m · every ~6 min

Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim train station facilities and services

Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several restaurants available on-site.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs located near ticket office.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim: Wheelchair accessible with elevators.

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