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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 160 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Mainz to Zermatt?

The distance between Mainz and Zermatt is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Zermatt without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Mainz to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Mainz to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Zermatt.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
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 Visptrain Ic6 / ...
8h 39m
CHF 109–288
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bernbus N122
2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ice
11h 43m
CHF 55–159
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 Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain
6h 51m
CHF 146–336
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 102–315
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain
7h 19m
CHF 179–386
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain
8h 6m
CHF 156–341
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain
8h 30m
CHF 116–299
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain
9h 3m
CHF 103–270

Mainz to Zermatt by train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.8 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 39m.

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