Cologne to Mainz train
Book a train ticket Cologne - Mainz
Book a train ticket Cologne - Mainz
Train timetable info Cologne-Mainz
| Number routes per day | 31 |
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| Average route time | 1h 46m |
| Shortest route time | 1h 23m |
| First hour of departure | 0h 08m |
| Last hour of departure | 20h 54m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets Cologne Mainz
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Price of a Cologne – Mainz Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Mainz: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Cologne to Mainz at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Cologne – Mainz
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Cologne to Mainz throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.
Last-minute Cologne – Mainz Train
The best way to pay less for your Cologne to Mainz train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Cologne to Mainz, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Cologne to Mainz and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Mainz on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Companies serving Cologne - Mainz
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Mainz on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Mainz
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Mainz by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Mainz guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
All on-board services provided by companies operating Cologne - Mainz
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
Train timetables Cologne-Mainz Tuesday 16 June 2026
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| 0h 08m | 1h 32m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 0h 21m | 3h 47m | 3h 26m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 3h 32m | 5h 55m | 2h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 3h 32m | 6h 25m | 2h 53m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 4h 28m | 6h 33m | 2h 05m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 48m | 7h 15m | 1h 27m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 53m | 7h 38m | 1h 45m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 01m | 7h 44m | 1h 43m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 53m | 8h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 54m | 8h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 53m | 9h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 53m | 10h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 54m | 10h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 53m | 11h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 53m | 12h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 54m | 12h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 53m | 13h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 53m | 14h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 54m | 14h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 53m | 15h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 53m | 16h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 54m | 16h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 53m | 17h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 53m | 18h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 54m | 18h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 31m | 18h 54m | 1h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 53m | 19h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 53m | 20h 39m | 1h 46m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 54m | 20h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 19h 45m | 21h 49m | 2h 04m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 54m | 22h 18m | 1h 24m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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