The average train between Mainz and Basel takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Mainz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Basel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Mainz to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Mainz to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Basel is 274.6 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Basel Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 43m.