1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
39 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
44 m
Trains on 18 Sept
34
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim Hbf 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 Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 34 trains from Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf, including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
ICE 698 · IC 60402
IC 60402
IC 2347
IC 2049
ICE 1014 · ICE 1022
ICE 2012
IC 2347
IC 2049
4492
4498Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 60 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m 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 Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Mainz Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.97. The journey takes 53m versus 52m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 23:56 1:56Mannheim Hbf | 1h51 | 1:47 1:47Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | Delayed 0:15 2:15Mannheim Hbf | 1h32 | 1:47 1:47Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 618 · 4250 | On time 4:01 Mannheim Hbf | 1h29 | 5:30 Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
S6 | 4:25 Mannheim Hbf | 1h13 | 5:38 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 4:59 Mannheim Hbf | 1h09 | 6:08 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 5:30 Mannheim Hbf | 1h08 | 6:38 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
4750 | 5:40 Mannheim Hbf | 1h01 | 6:41 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 5:49 Mannheim Hbf | 1h19 | 7:08 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 776 · 4252 | On time 6:03 Mannheim Hbf | 1h27 | 7:30 Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2049 | On time 8:39 Mannheim Hbf | 0h39 | 9:18 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 · 4470 | 8:44 Mannheim Hbf | 1h03 | 9:47 Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
S6 | 8:44 Mannheim Hbf | 1h24 | 10:08 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 | On time 9:07 Mannheim Hbf | 1h11 | 10:18 Mainz Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 | 9:15 Mannheim Hbf | 1h21 | 10:36 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
IC 60402 | 1:56 Mannheim Hbf | 1h51 | 3:47 Mainz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 39m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mannheim Hbf 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 Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf trains use the Mannheim Hbf to Mainz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mannheim Hbf and Mainz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mannheim Hbf is 2 km from Mannheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Mannheim 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: Safran Persisch-Afghanische Spezialitäten, Corner, Liman Döner, Kaschmir-Tandoori
Wi-Fi is available at Mannheim Hbf. ATMs are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mannheim Hbf. Information desks are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mannheim Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mannheim Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mannheim Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Central, Leonardo Hotel Mannheim City Center, InterCityHotel Mannheim, City Hotel.
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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