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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Mainz is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Bern to Mainz?

The distance between Bern and Mainz is 421 km. The road distance is 420.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Bern to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Mainz bus from?

Bern to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Mainz train from?

Bern to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bern to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Bern to Mainz bus arrive?

Bern to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Mainz train arrive?

Bern to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Mainz is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Bern to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 497+ hotels available in Mainz.

Bern to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 14m
€96–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25m
€39–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 28m
€74–221
Drive 420.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Mainzcar 420.5 km
3h 39m
€73–106
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 57m
€175–453
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 49m
€137–376
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
6h 17m
€185–453

Bern to Mainz by train

172Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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