Shortest travel time:
1 h 21 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 3 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$44
Avg. daily departures:
68
Earliest departure:
05:12
Latest departure:
23:02
Mainz
Mainz train station
Mainz Hbf
55118 Mainz, Germany, Mainz, Germany
170 km
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany

Mainz to Cologne Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Mainz to Cologne is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 2 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 68 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Mainz to Cologne boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Mainz to Cologne is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Mainz to Cologne Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
1 hrs 21 min
2 hrs 1 min
05:12
11:42
25
Afternoon trains
1 hrs 34 min
2 hrs 6 min
12:10
17:59
30
Evening trains
1 hrs 36 min
2 hrs 2 min
18:10
20:20
8
Night trains
1 hrs 41 min
3 hrs 3 min
21:10
23:02
5

Trains on Mainz - Cologne Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Express train
1 hrs 45 min
$44
2
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
1 hrs 21 min
$52
20
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 22 min
$56
9
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 41 min
$72
5
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 34 min
$49
8
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 49 min
$71
6
Regional-Express
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 47 min
$52
6
Regional-Express
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 41 min
$58
3
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 1 min
$71
3
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 50 min
$71
6
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