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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Thun is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Thun?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Thun. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Frankfurt Airport and Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Thun. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Thun via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Mainz to Thun?

The distance between Mainz and Thun is 454 km. The road distance is 445.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Thun without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Mainz to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Thun bus from?

Mainz to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Thun?

The best way to get from Mainz to Thun is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Mainz to Thun bus arrive?

Mainz to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Mainz to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Thun is 446 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Mainz to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near Thun?

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
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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 Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 11m
CHF 43–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bernbus FlixBus N122
8h 42m
CHF 47–85
Drive 445.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Thuncar 445.7 km
3h 56m
CHF 73–106
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
4h 32m
CHF 119–417
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 28m
CHF 49–406
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 Thuntrain
4h 49m
CHF 136–372

Mainz to Thun by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 454.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Thun via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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