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 170 and takes 11h 40m.

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 150 - SFr 330.

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 36m.

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 which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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?

Book your Mainz to Zermatt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2244+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to VispIc6 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 112–288
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to BernN122
2. Take the train from Bern to VispIce / ...
11h 40m
CHF 57–165
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
6h 51m
CHF 152–327
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HB
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BrigIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
11h 31m
CHF 140–377
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
7h 19m
CHF 190–397
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 6m
CHF 157–337
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 41m
CHF 101–260
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 3m
CHF 99–271

Mainz to Zermatt by train

70Weekly Trains

8h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 112Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mainz to Zermatt.

Launch map view

Distance: 549.8 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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 36m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.