What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Mainz?

The distance between Basel and Mainz is 319 km. The road distance is 328.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Mainz?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Basel to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainz bus from?

Basel to Mainz bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainz train from?

Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mainz?

The best way to get from Basel to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Mainz bus arrive?

Basel to Mainz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Mainz train arrive?

Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mainz is 328 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Basel to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Mainz?

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Basel to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2h 51m
€58–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lörrach central train station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476
8h 2m
€34–59
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 30m
Drive 328.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mainzcar 328.1 km
2h 42m
€57–82
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 46m
€109–297
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
3h 46m
€60–231
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
4h 20m
€65–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5h
€120–306

Basel to Mainz by train

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Distance: 318.8 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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