Mainz to Strasbourg by train
Strasbourg lies 160 km (100 mi) south of Mainz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 195 km (121 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mainz | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 222,889 | 274,845 |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Mainz Central Station, Mainz Römisches Theater station, Mainz-Laubenheim stop | Strasbourg-Ville station, Krimmeri-Meinau railway station, Strasbourg-Roethig |
| Postal codes | 55116–55131 | 67000–67999 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Strasbourg
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Mainz to Strasbourg
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Common questions
How far is Strasbourg from Mainz?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south of Mainz; by road roughly 195 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mainz to Strasbourg by train?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mainz and Strasbourg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Strasbourg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.