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 28 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 21m.

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 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

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 33m.

How far is it from Mainz to Switzerland?

The distance between Mainz and Switzerland is 316 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 33m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 6h 30m.

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 1m 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?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

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

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 37m
CHF 109–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
8h 21m
CHF 29–48
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 Tgv / ...
5h 33m
CHF 78–199
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 30m
Drive 369.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zurichcar 369.8 km
4h 1m
CHF 59–85
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 47m
CHF 82–201
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 4m
CHF 113–277
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 32m
CHF 65–218

Mainz to Switzerland by train

188Weekly Trains

5h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Switzerland?

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 5h 33m.

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