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Train Düsseldorf → Mainz

Schedule & travel time

3h 40m 171 km 19 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

3h 40m

Fastest time

4h 24m

Avg. duration

171

Kilometers

19

Trains per day

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By train from Düsseldorf to Mainz

An important rail connection: The train connection from Düsseldorf to Mainz is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 3h 40m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 171 kilometers and is served by about 19 trains every day. This frequency lets you plan your journey flexibly.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Düsseldorf to Mainz saves you about 19 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Mainz?

The fastest connection from Düsseldorf to Mainz takes 3h 40m. The average travel time is 4h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Düsseldorf to Mainz?

About 19 trains run daily on the Düsseldorf - Mainz route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Düsseldorf to Mainz?

The direct connection covers 171 km.

More interesting connections

Düsseldorf → Duisburg
0h 11m24 km
Düsseldorf → Wuppertal
19m25 km
Koblenz → Mainz
0h 50m92 km
Worms → Mainz
0h 26m42 km
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Return journey

Mainz Düsseldorf

More connections

Düsseldorf → Duisburg0h 11mDüsseldorf → Wuppertal19mDüsseldorf → Neuss10mDüsseldorf → Köln0h 21mKoblenz → Mainz0h 50mWorms → Mainz0h 26mDarmstadt → Mainz0h 28m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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