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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Mainz is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Mainz central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Zurich to Mainz?

The distance between Zurich and Mainz is 411 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Mainz without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 38m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Zurich to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mainz bus from?

Zurich to Mainz bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Mainz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mainz is to train via Basel which takes 4h 38m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Zurich to Mainz bus arrive?

Zurich to Mainz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Zurich to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Mainz?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Mainz?

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, 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 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 / ...
4h 38m
€91–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476
8h 5m
€30–60
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 27m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 48m
€40–115
Drive 371.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mainzcar 371.6 km
3h 58m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
5h 2m
€88–143
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 49m
€100–256
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 9m
€161–430
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
5h 2m
€142–422

Zurich to Mainz by train

194Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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