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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Bern takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz to Bern. 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 15m
Duration
423 km
Distance
CHF 94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
4h 48m
CHF 59–178

Mainz to Bern train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Bern. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 423.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 48m.

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