Train Basel to Mainz from €91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Mainz takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 319 km
Distance: €91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...

2h 50m

€57–159

Basel to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:33 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:33 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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