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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Mainz is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Mainz is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Mainz?

The distance between Switzerland and Mainz is 328 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Mainz without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Switzerland to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Mainz train from?

Switzerland to Mainz train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Mainz?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Mainz is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Switzerland to Mainz train arrive?

Switzerland to Mainz train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Mainz is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Switzerland to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Mainz.

Switzerland to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Mainz by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2h 48m
€89–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train stationbus 476
9h 8m
€30–48
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 6m
€51–168
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 26m
€43–71
Drive 371.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mainzcar 371.6 km
3h 58m
€64–92
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3h 49m
€120–257
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
4h 13m
€120–266
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
5h 22m
€73–180
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 6m
€91–153

Switzerland to Mainz by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.7 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Mainz, Germany?

Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 6m.

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