Mainz to Bad Schandau by train

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Overview: trains from Mainz to Bad Schandau

Find the key information for travelling by train from Mainz to Bad Schandau, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:41 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr View journey
Distance (km) 429
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey AU$102.93 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 30m
Train operators 21

Travelling from Mainz to Bad Schandau by train

Want to know how to get from Mainz to Bad Schandau by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Mainz to Bad Schandau take around 6 hours, covering a distance of approximately 429 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Mainz is scheduled to depart at around  00:58. The last departure is usually at around 23:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Mainz at around 00:41, with the last train leaving at around 23:02. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 14 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$102.93.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bad Schandau, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bad Schandau.

Is there a direct train from Mainz to Bad Schandau?

The journey between Mainz and Bad Schandau usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Mainz to Bad Schandau every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Mainz to Bad Schandau?

The Mainz to Bad Schandau train travel takes about 6 hours, no matter when you leave.

What are the Mainz to Bad Schandau train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bad Schandau leaving Mainz at around 00:58 and the last train leaving at around 23:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Mainz at around 00:41, with the final departure at 23:02.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.