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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Interlaken is to drive which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Interlaken is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Interlaken?

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

How far is it from Mainz to Interlaken?

The distance between Mainz and Interlaken is 480 km. The road distance is 473.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Interlaken without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h and costs SFr 45 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Mainz to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Interlaken train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Mainz to Interlaken is to train via Basel which takes 6h and costs SFr 45 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Mainz to Interlaken bus arrive?

Mainz to Interlaken bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Mainz to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Interlaken is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Mainz to Interlaken.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Interlaken 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 Westtrain Ice
6h
CHF 45–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
9h 44m
Drive 473.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Interlakencar 473.3 km
4h 14m
CHF 78–112
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
5h 22m
CHF 130–477
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
7h 43m
CHF 145–378
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 Westtrain
5h 10m
CHF 149–422

Mainz to Interlaken by train

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Distance: 480.5 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Zürich Bus Station, and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 9h 44m.

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