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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Mainz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Zug to Mainz?

The distance between Zug and Mainz is 439 km. The road distance is 400.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Mainz without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Zug to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Mainz?

The best way to get from Zug to Mainz is to train via Basel which takes 5h 24m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Zug to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Mainz is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Zug to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

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

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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
5h 24m
€103–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476
9h 40m
€46–78
Drive 400.9 km
1. Drive from Zug to Mainzcar 400.9 km
4h 26m
€72–103
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 25m
€109–294
Train
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 35m
€94–150
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h 56m
€174–466
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
5h 37m
€162–430

Zug to Mainz by train

194Weekly Trains

5h 24mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.5 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zug to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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