The average train between Zürich HB and Mainz takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB to Mainz. 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 every 2 hours between Zürich HB and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zürich HB to Mainz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Mainz station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Zürich HB to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zürich HB to Mainz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zürich HB and Mainz is 290.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.