Zürich HB to Mainz Trains

Zürich HB to Mainz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zürich HB and Mainz takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 15m
Duration: 411 km
Distance: €106
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...

5h 5m

€65–187

Zürich HB to Mainz train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Zürich HB and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Mainz at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:59 PM → 11:53 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 5:38 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:59 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

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