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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Zermatt is to train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 320 and takes 8h 58m.

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 48m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 500.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Mainz to Zermatt?

The distance between Mainz and Zermatt is 552 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 7h 40m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Zermatt train arrive?

Mainz to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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?

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Mainz to Zermatt - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Zermatt by train 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 Visptrain Ic6 / ...
7h 40m
CHF 66–387
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 2m
CHF 152–561
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
8h 58m
CHF 72–317
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 48m
CHF 180–501
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 6m
CHF 210–506
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 33m
CHF 114–282
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 Zermatttrain
9h 29m
CHF 101–318

Mainz to Zermatt by train

110Weekly Trains

7h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 551.7 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 7h 40m.

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