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 200 and takes 12h 2m.

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 49m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 420.

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 via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

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 25m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 1567+ 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 25m
CHF 72–344
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bernbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
12h 2m
CHF 59–191
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 Zermatttrain
7h 3m
CHF 153–531
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
8h 59m
CHF 70–363
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 Visptrain
4. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
6h 49m
CHF 166–416
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 Zermatttrain
8h 7m
CHF 201–496
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 Zermatttrain
8h 32m
CHF 105–272
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 23m
CHF 82–247

Mainz to Zermatt by train

109Weekly Trains

8h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.2 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 25m.

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