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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Mainz to Zurich?

The distance between Mainz and Zurich is 328 km. The road distance is 369.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Mainz to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zurich bus from?

Mainz to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Zurich?

The best way to get from Mainz to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 190 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Mainz to Zurich bus arrive?

Mainz to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Mainz to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Zurich is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Mainz to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Zurich?

Book your Mainz to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Mainz to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 46m
CHF 84–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 476
8h
CHF 25–55
Train via Basel
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 Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
5h 26m
CHF 60–188
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h 45m
CHF 55–287
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 5m
CHF 140–297
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 24m
CHF 137–298
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 22m
CHF 65–230
Drive 369.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zurichcar 369.8 km
4h 2m
CHF 60–86

Mainz to Zurich by train

178Weekly Trains

5h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.7 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 5h 26m.

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