What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

The distance between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Zurich is 330 km. The road distance is 373.3 km.

How do I travel from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich bus from?

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich train from?

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

The best way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 47m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h.

Where does the Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich bus arrive?

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich train arrive?

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich is 373 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich?

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Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 49m
CHF 96–218
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
6h 22m
CHF 29–95
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
4h 47m
CHF 68–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
8h
CHF 35–60
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 8m
CHF 150–388
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4h 35m
CHF 142–350
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 43m
CHF 81–104
Drive 373.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurichcar 373.3 km
4h 4m
CHF 73–105

Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zurich by train

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Distance: 329.6 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 47m.

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