What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Neuhausen, Zentrum via Freiburg and Schaffhausen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

The distance between Mainz and Rhine Falls is 367 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Rhine Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rhine Falls bus from?

Mainz to Rhine Falls bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Rhine Falls train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

The best way to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Mainz to Rhine Falls bus arrive?

Mainz to Rhine Falls bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Mainz to Rhine Falls train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Rhine Falls is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Mainz to Rhine Falls.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Rhine Falls?

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Where can I stay near Rhine Falls?

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Mainz to Rhine Falls - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
5h 39m
CHF 59–132
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Freiburgbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Schaffhausen stationbus FlixBus N99
10h 22m
CHF 38–57
Drive 327.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rhine Fallscar 327.1 km
3h 22m
CHF 55–79
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain
3h 41m
CHF 101–238
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
6h 1m
CHF 49–144
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Baden to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain S12
7h 58m
CHF 69–121
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
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuhausen Rheinfalltrain
5h 42m
CHF 158–412
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
5h 31m
CHF 138–354

Mainz to Rhine Falls by train and foot

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Distance: 367.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Rhine Falls, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Rhine Falls via Hauptbahnhof, Schaffhausen, and Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Rhine Falls via Freiburg, Schaffhausen station, Schaffhausen, Bahnhof, and Neuhausen, Zentrum in around 10h 22m.

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