The average train between Basel and Mainz takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Mainz station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Book your Basel to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Basel and Mainz is 274.6 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 53m.