What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz is to train and bus via Mannheim which costs €80 - €140 and takes 11h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Mainz?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Mainz is 579 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz without a car is to train via Basel which takes 9h 2m and costs €100 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Mainz is 503 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Swiss Alps to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 406+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, 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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
9h 2m
€109–324
Train, bus via Mannheim
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
11h 52m
€82–136
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 27m
Drive 502.5 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Mainzcar 502.5 km
4h 32m
€88–127
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
7h 14m
€128–247
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
9h 10m
€125–216
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
8h 15m
€82–272

Swiss Alps to Mainz by bus and train

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9h 2mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 578.9 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 9h 2m.

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