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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Basel takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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.

3h 27m
Duration
319 km
Distance
CHF 74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 26m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ÖBB EuroCity7h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 44m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)ÖBB EuroCity5h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 56m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 40m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 318.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 7m.

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