How to Travel from
Mainz to Cologne
by Train or Car
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Mainz, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mainz to Cologne
Composite routes from Mainz to Cologne
Cheapest
1 h 44 min
Car
172 km.
from $9
Route Navigator Mainz - Cologne
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Continue onto Kaiserstraße
Kaiserstraße, 437 м
437 м
Turn right onto Bauhofstraße
Bauhofstraße, 304 м
304 м
Turn left onto Große Bleiche
Große Bleiche, 2 km 510 м
2 km 510 м
Keep left onto B 40
73 м
73 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 455
352 м
352 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ludwigsplatz
Ludwigsplatz, 7 km 654 м
7 km 654 м
Keep right onto B 455 and drive toward Königstein, Wi-Bierstadt, Südfriedhof, 2. Ring
Königstein, Wi-Bierstadt, Südfriedhof, 2. Ring, 264 м
264 м
Keep right onto B 455 and take B 455 toward Königstein, Wiesbaden-Bierstadt
Königstein, Wiesbaden-Bierstadt, B 455, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight right onto B 455
11 km 441 м
11 km 441 м
Keep left onto L 3028 and drive toward Köln, Niedernhausen
Köln, Niedernhausen, 333 м
333 м
Turn left and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 55 km 296 м
55 km 296 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 62 km 44 м
62 km 44 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg)
Bonn, Sankt Augustin, Siegburg, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, Hennef (Sieg), A 560, 346 м
346 м
Keep left and take A 560 toward Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn
Bonn, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, Flughafen Köln-Bonn, A 560, 7 km 209 м
7 km 209 м
Keep right and take A 59 toward Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf
Köln, Flughafen Köln/Bonn, Troisdorf, A 59, 15 km 865 м
15 km 865 м
Keep left onto A 559 and drive toward Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven
Köln, Aachen, Köln-Porz-Gremberghoven, 7 km 611 м
7 km 611 м
Keep right onto L 124
1 km 541 м
1 km 541 м
Keep left onto L 124
2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 13
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
NE
National Express
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
VR
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
SÜ
Süwex
Website
VL
vlexx
Website
TR
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 1m
Hourly
$46.83–$53.16
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
2h 6m
3 times a week
$20.25–$29.11
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $5.98 - $17.39 and takes 2h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $29.35 - $44.57 .
Is there a direct train between Mainz and Cologne?
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.
How far is it from Mainz to Cologne?
The distance between Mainz and Cologne is 194 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
How do I travel from Mainz to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Mainz to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 49m and costs $27.17 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Mainz to Cologne?
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Mainz to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mainz to Cologne train from?
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
What is the time difference between Mainz and Cologne?
It is currently 04:56 at both, Mainz and Cologne.
Where does the Mainz to Cologne train arrive?
Mainz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Can I drive from Mainz to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Cologne is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Mainz to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Cologne?
Book your Mainz to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Mainz to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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