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The average train between Zurich and Mainz takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

5h 16m
Duration
411 km
Distance
€107
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5 / ...
5h 4m
€65–197

Zurich to Mainz train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 20m • 2 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex4h 45m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 411.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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 5h 4m.

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