Train Mainz to Basel from CHF 71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Basel takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Basel. 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 56m
Duration: 319 km
Distance: CHF 71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

3h 5m

CHF 32–152

Mainz to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

2:46 PM → 6:36 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:52 PM → 7:36 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
4:24 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
5:22 PM → 9:01 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

1:38 AM → 6:11 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1:43 AM → 6:56 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
5:38 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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