Taking the train from Osnabrück to Mainz

So you’re considering going from Osnabrück to Mainz by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Osnabrück and Mainz

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$234.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Osnabrück to Mainz daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Mainz on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 24 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:37: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:37: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:37: departure of first train on weekends

  • 19:37: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 42 minutes: frequency of train departures

Osnabrück to Mainz train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 253 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 53 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 7 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.

Making your Osnabrück to Mainz travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Mainz.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Osnabrück to Mainz by train?

The trip from Osnabrück to Mainz covers a distance of 253 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Osnabrück to Mainz cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is US$234.50. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Osnabrück to Mainz?

You can book your tickets 7 months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Osnabrück to Mainz by train?

The shortest trip is 3 hours and 53 minutes.