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Salzkotten - Mainz Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 84 daily train trips between Salzkotten and Mainz. The average train journey from Salzkotten to Mainz takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance117 mi (188 km)
Fastest train3h 50m
Lowest price$53.35
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Salzkotten to Mainz?

2 train services operate from Salzkotten to Mainz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 53 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn454h 59m$100.38
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company534h 51m$85.91
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzkotten to Mainz start from $53, and on average cost . Daily there are 53 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Mainz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzkotten leaves from Scharmede . And in Mainz trains arrive at Mainz-Laubenheim and 5 other train stations.

    From Salzkotten to Mainz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Mainz faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Salzkotten and Mainz is approximately 117 miles, or 188 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Salzkotten to Mainz tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Salzkotten at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 84 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Mainz to Salzkotten.

City Information

Mainz

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Mainz is the state of Rhineland-Palatinate’s capital city and is located along the Rhine River, close to Frankfurt. The city is a cultural center and a transportation hub in the region, known for its delightful wine and historic buildings. The most iconic building in the city is the Mainz Cathedral, a grand Romanesque cathedral over 1,000 years old. The cathedral dominates the historic market square, surrounded by other charming buildings like the iconic half-timbered houses of the area.

Also off the historic market square, you'll find the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the history of printing and home to two of Johannes Gutenberg's Bibles. Mainz includes several other noteworthy museums to round out your visit: the Museum of Ancient Seafaring with a focus on Roman ships, Kunsthalle de Mayence, a museum of art, and Landesmuseum Mainz, which focuses on local history.

The Frankfurt Airport is the airport closest to Mainz, and it's easy to take a train to Frankfurt before catching a flight. Of course, trains also connect to other German cities like Stuttgart, Munich, and Hamburg. Mainz is also accessible via intercity bus routes that cover most of Europe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Salzkotten?

Main departure station: Scharmede

There is one train station in Salzkotten.

All train stations in Salzkotten:

  • Scharmede

Where is the train station in Mainz?

Main arrival station: Mainz Nord

There are more train stations and stops in Mainz than most cities. Most trains from Salzkotten will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Mainz:

Train stations in Mainz:

  • Mainz Nord

  • Mainz-Gonsenheim

  • Mainz-Marienborn

  • Mainz-Laubenheim

  • Mainz-Mombach

  • Waggonfabrik

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