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 €30 - €75 and takes 7h 30m.

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 40m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Mainz central train station via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 17m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 FlixBus, 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Bern to Mainz bus arrive?

Bern to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken 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 40m to drive from Bern to Mainz.

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

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

Book your Bern to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 via Mannheim
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 17m
€66–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train stationbus N90 / ...
7h 30m
€31–72
Drive 420.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Mainzcar 420.5 km
3h 40m
€73–106
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
3h 50m
€119–269
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
6h 28m
€66–155
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 55m
€156–313
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 14m
€143–331

Bern to Mainz by train

146Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.1 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Mainz central train station via Saarbrücken bus station in around 7h 30m.

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