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Zurich to Mainz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Mainz takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Mainz. 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 46m
Duration
411 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
4h 38m
€90–247

Zurich to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 411.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.

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