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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Zurich takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 38m
Duration
411 km
Distance
CHF 101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
4h 44m
CHF 61–223

Mainz to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 411.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 44m.

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