The average train between Mainz and Zurich takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is at least one train per day 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.
Trains run once daily between Mainz and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Mainz is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Zurich station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Mainz to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Mainz and Zurich is 291.7 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hb via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel Sbb in around 4h 59m.