Rome to Mainz by train
Mainz lies 957 km (595 mi) north of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Germany rail, over roughly 1,167 km (725 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Population | 2.3 million | 222,889 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Mainz Central Station, Mainz Römisches Theater station, Mainz-Laubenheim stop |
What changes when you arrive in Mainz
Crossing from Italy into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Rome to Mainz
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Staying in Mainz
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Common questions
How far is Mainz from Rome?
957 km (595 mi) in a straight line, north of Rome; by road roughly 1,167 km (725 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Mainz by train?
About 7 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Mainz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mainz?
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.