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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Basel is to night train which costs SFr 25 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 26m.

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 360.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.

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 7m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Mainz to Basel, including transfers.

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 or fly from Mainz to Basel?

The best way to get from Mainz to Basel is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 360 and takes 2h 37m.

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?

Book your Mainz to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Basel by train, night train, car, or plane

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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 7m
CHF 32–141
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
4h 26m
CHF 25–90
Drive 327.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Baselcar 327.8 km
2h 44m
CHF 63–90
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 37m
CHF 118–357
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 58m
CHF 38–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Nightjet
4h 28m
CHF 35–120
Train #3
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain Ice
4h 36m
CHF 103–193
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 124–276

Mainz to Basel by train

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Distance: 318.8 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day.

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