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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Mainz is to train and bus via Saarbrücken which costs €85 - €180 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Visp, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Mainz?

The distance between Zermatt and Mainz is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Zermatt to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Mainz train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Mainz train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS6
8h 39m
€118–243
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)LIN - FRA
9h 8m
€84–245
Train, bus via Saarbrücken
1. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Mainz central train stationN90 / ...
11h 17m
€89–177
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
6h 45m
€179–364
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Mannheim - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches TheaterS6
11h 37m
€97–251
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
8h 2m
€169–369
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBB
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
7h 57m
€197–429
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)MXP - FRA
8h 26m
€116–273

Zermatt to Mainz by train

115Weekly Trains

8h 39mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.9 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Visp, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 39m.

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