Mainz to Tübingen by train

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Overview: trains from Mainz to Tübingen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Mainz to Tübingen, 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 01:03 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 175
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$154.76 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 3m
Train operators 20

Explore Mainz to Tübingen by train

Thinking about travelling from Mainz to Tübingen by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost from Mainz to Tübingen

Ready to book tickets from Mainz to Tübingen? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Mainz and Tübingen typically run AU$154.76.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Mainz to Tübingen departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 36 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:40 and the last one is at 23:59. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:03, with the last one at 23:40.

Travel time and distance between Mainz and Tübingen

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 13 minutes, covering a total of 175 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Mainz and Tübingen?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Mainz to Tübingen

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Tübingen city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Mainz to Tübingen

Want to know more about your journey from Mainz to Tübingen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Mainz to Tübingen covers 175 kilometres in total.

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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.