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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Mainz to Switzerland?

The distance between Mainz and Switzerland is 328 km. The road distance is 369.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Mainz to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Switzerland train from?

Mainz to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Mainz to Switzerland train arrive?

Mainz to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Switzerland is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Mainz to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Mainz to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 46m
CHF 84–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 476
8h 4m
CHF 27–56
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
5h 32m
CHF 62–191
Train, night 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 night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 1m
CHF 57–290
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 38m
CHF 120–257
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 4m
CHF 114–258
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 26m
CHF 67–223
Drive 369.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zurichcar 369.8 km
4h 2m
CHF 60–87

Mainz to Switzerland by train

181Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.7 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Switzerland?

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 32m.

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