The average train between Mainz and Basel SBB Station takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Basel SBB Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Mainz and Basel SBB Station. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Basel SBB Station at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Basel SBB Station station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Mainz to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Mainz to Basel SBB Station train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Basel SBB Station is 275.6 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 20m.