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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Mainz is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Olten, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Mainz?

The distance between Solothurn and Mainz is 442 km. The road distance is 391.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Solothurn to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Mainz train from?

Solothurn to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Mainz?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Solothurn to Mainz train arrive?

Solothurn to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Mainz is 392 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Solothurn to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Solothurn to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Solothurn to Mainz by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
5h 45m
€82–229
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
8h 34m
€47–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 49m
Drive 391.6 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Mainzcar 391.6 km
3h 22m
€69–99
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 47m
€117–272
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Moutier to Basel SBBtrain Ext
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 58m
€74–169
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Oltentrain
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h 19m
€144–412

Solothurn to Mainz by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Mainz, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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