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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Mainz to Basel?

The distance between Mainz and Basel is 319 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Mainz to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Basel bus from?

Mainz to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Basel?

The best way to get from Mainz to Basel is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 320 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Mainz to Basel bus arrive?

Mainz to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Basel is 328 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Mainz to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Basel by train, bus, 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 32–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Lörrach central train stationbus FlixBus 476
7h 17m
CHF 29–46
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 40m
Drive 327.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Baselcar 327.8 km
2h 44m
CHF 54–77
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 37m
CHF 118–315
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3h 57m
CHF 37–158
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Nightjet
4h 28m
CHF 35–85
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 50m
CHF 123–326

Mainz to Basel by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.5 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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