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Train Mainz → Frankfurt

Schedule & travel time

32m 35 km 60 trains/day
RE

Route overview

32m

Fastest time

40m

Avg. duration

35

Kilometers

60

Trains per day

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By train from Mainz to Frankfurt

An important regional connection: The train connection from Mainz to Frankfurt is one of the most frequently served rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 32m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 35 kilometers and is served by about 60 trains every day. The high frequency offers maximum flexibility for trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: S-Bahn & RE

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Mainz to Frankfurt saves you about 6 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 Frankfurt?

The fastest connection from Mainz to Frankfurt takes 32m. The average travel time is 40m.

How many trains run daily from Mainz to Frankfurt?

About 60 trains run daily on the Mainz - Frankfurt route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Mainz to Frankfurt?

The direct connection covers 35 km.

More interesting connections

Mainz → Koblenz
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Berlin → Frankfurt
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München → Frankfurt
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Return journey

Frankfurt Mainz

More connections

Mainz → Koblenz0h 50mMainz → Worms0h 26mMainz → Darmstadt0h 28mMainz → Berlin4h 05mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mMünchen → Frankfurt3h 9mGießen → Frankfurt0h 39m
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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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