How much does a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Cologne cost?

The average train ticket price from Mainz to Cologne is US$60. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Mainz to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Mainz to Cologne?

A train trip between Mainz and Cologne is around 2h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Mainz and Cologne?

The number of trains from Mainz to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Mainz to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Mainz to Cologne | Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus

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from US$56

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Trains leaving Friday

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: May 23 at 6:58am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 8:33am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 35m
Departure time: May 23 at 6:10am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 8:05am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 55m
Departure time: May 23 at 6:32am
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 8:23am
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 51m
Departure time: May 23 at 12:20pm
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 2:26pm
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 6m
Departure time: May 23 at 6:32pm
Departure city: Mainz
Departure location: Mainz Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 8:36pm
Destination city: Cologne
Destination location: Hbf
Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 4m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Mainz to Cologne

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$25 - US$65	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$30 - US$124	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average PriceUS$5 - US$31	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Mainz to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

US$5Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Mainz to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change

Average Ticket PriceUS$60

Average train trip duration2h 29m

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure5:42am

Distance139 km

Latest train departure7:20pm

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

FlixBus

3.5/58,641 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

DE train and bus companies:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, Slovak Rail, TGV inOui, Eurostar

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Mainz - Cologne

How much does a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Cologne cost?
The average train ticket price from Mainz to Cologne is US$60. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Mainz to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Mainz to Cologne?
A train trip between Mainz and Cologne is around 2h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Mainz and Cologne?
The number of trains from Mainz to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Mainz to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Mainz and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Mainz and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Mainz to Cologne.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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