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Train Leipzig → Mainz

Schedule & travel time

2h 24m 149 km 19 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

2h 24m

Fastest time

2h 53m

Avg. duration

149

Kilometers

19

Trains per day

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By train from Leipzig to Mainz

An important rail connection: The train connection from Leipzig to Mainz is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 2h 24m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 149 kilometers and is served by about 19 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Leipzig to Mainz saves you about 17 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 Leipzig to Mainz?

The fastest connection from Leipzig to Mainz takes 2h 24m. The average travel time is 2h 53m.

How many trains run daily from Leipzig to Mainz?

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

What is the route from Leipzig to Mainz?

The direct connection covers 149 km.

More interesting connections

Leipzig → Halle
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Leipzig → Chemnitz
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Koblenz → Mainz
0h 50m92 km
Worms → Mainz
0h 26m42 km
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Return journey

Mainz Leipzig

More connections

Leipzig → Halle0h 19mLeipzig → Chemnitz1h 2mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mLeipzig → Erfurt43mKoblenz → Mainz0h 50mWorms → Mainz0h 26mDarmstadt → Mainz0h 28m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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