What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Basel SBB Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Basel SBB Station?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

The distance between Mainz and Basel SBB Station is 323 km. The road distance is 327.8 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Basel SBB Station without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Basel SBB Station bus from?

Mainz to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Basel SBB Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

The best way to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 360 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Mainz to Basel SBB Station bus arrive?

Mainz to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Mainz to Basel SBB Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Basel SBB Station is 328 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Mainz to Basel SBB Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Basel SBB Station?

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Where can I stay near Basel SBB Station?

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Mainz to Basel SBB Station - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Basel SBB Station by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3h 21m
CHF 32–139
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
4h 38m
CHF 26–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
6h 51m
CHF 32–54
Drive 327.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Basel SBB Stationcar 327.8 km
2h 44m
CHF 55–79
Train via Mainz, Römisches Theater
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3h 57m
CHF 37–138
Train #2
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain Ice
4h 36m
CHF 117–207
Train #3
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
4h 38m
CHF 35–130
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 41m
CHF 116–360
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 50m
CHF 128–277

Mainz to Basel SBB Station by train

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Distance: 323.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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