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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Mainz is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Mainz is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Visp, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Sion to Mainz?

The distance between Sion and Mainz is 560 km. The road distance is 571.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Mainz without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 30m and costs €65 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Sion to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Mainz train from?

Sion to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.

Train or bus from Sion to Mainz?

The best way to get from Sion to Mainz is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 30m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Sion to Mainz train arrive?

Sion to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

Can I drive from Sion to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Mainz is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Sion to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sion to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Sion to Visptrain Ir
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
7h 30m
€67–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sion to Lausannebus FlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt Airportbus N122
12h 1m
€43–108
Drive 571.9 km
1. Drive from Sion to Mainzcar 571.9 km
5h 5m
€99–143
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
6h 8m
€150–327
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain Ir
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
8h 42m
€67–223
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
6h 5m
€163–356
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
7h 12m
€147–396
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
7h 36m
€108–262

Sion to Mainz by train

130Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.2 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Visp, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Lausanne, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof, and Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof in around 12h 1m.

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