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Train Mainz → Düsseldorf

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 Mainz to Düsseldorf

An important rail connection: The train connection from Mainz to Düsseldorf 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 Mainz to Düsseldorf 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 Mainz to Düsseldorf?

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

How many trains run daily from Mainz to Düsseldorf?

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

What is the route from Mainz to Düsseldorf?

The direct connection covers 171 km.

More interesting connections

Mainz → Koblenz
0h 50m92 km
Mainz → Worms
0h 26m42 km
Köln → Düsseldorf
0h 21m33 km
Düsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf
5m8 km
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Return journey

Düsseldorf Mainz

More connections

Mainz → Koblenz0h 50mMainz → Worms0h 26mMainz → Darmstadt0h 28mMainz → Frankfurt32mKöln → Düsseldorf0h 21mDüsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf5mMünchen → Düsseldorf4h 50m
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Schedule data last updated: 15/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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