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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Grindelwald is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Grindelwald via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Mainz to Grindelwald?

The distance between Mainz and Grindelwald is 501 km. The road distance is 490.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Grindelwald without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Mainz to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Grindelwald bus from?

Mainz to Grindelwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Grindelwald train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from Mainz to Grindelwald is to train via Basel which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Mainz to Grindelwald bus arrive?

Mainz to Grindelwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Mainz to Grindelwald train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Grindelwald is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Mainz to Grindelwald.

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

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Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1936+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

Mainz to Grindelwald - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Basel
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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 Interlaken Osttrain Ice
7h 6m
CHF 45–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
12h 36m
CHF 67–98
Drive 490.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Grindelwaldcar 490.7 km
4h 30m
CHF 81–117
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
6h 28m
CHF 130–467
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S6
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
8h 17m
CHF 143–405
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
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
6h 15m
CHF 150–407

Mainz to Grindelwald by train

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Distance: 501.5 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Grindelwald via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Interlaken Ost in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 12h 36m.

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