Train Basel to Mainz from €92 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Mainz takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 321 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...

3h 53m

€61–130

Basel to Mainz train times

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 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

7:16 PM → 10:55 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:19 PM → 5:29 AM
Arrives next day
8h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

4:46 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4:46 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4:46 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
5:16 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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