Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich Trains

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Zurich takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 5m
Duration: 411 km
Distance: CHF 93
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

4h 45m

CHF 58–178

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:43 AM → 8:26 AM
6h 43m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:43 AM → 8:26 AM
6h 43m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:38 AM → 7:26 AM
5h 48m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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