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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Bern. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bern. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bern?

The distance between Mainz and Bern is 423 km. The road distance is 420 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bern without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Mainz to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bern bus from?

Mainz to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Bern?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bern is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Mainz to Bern bus arrive?

Mainz to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Mainz to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bern is 420 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Mainz to Bern.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Bern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4h 47m
CHF 63–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m
CHF 34–76
Drive 420 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Berncar 420 km
3h 40m
CHF 69–99
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3h 54m
CHF 121–322
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 68–372
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 8m
CHF 137–383

Mainz to Bern by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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