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 55 - SFr 85.

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 50 - SFr 110.

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 50 - SFr 110. 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, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Rhine Falls by train, bus, night train, 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 53–106
Bus
cheapest
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 39–59
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)nighttrain Nj
7h 3m
CHF 41–79
Drive 327.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Rhine Fallscar 327.1 km
3h 22m
CHF 58–84
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Re2
6h 9m
CHF 52–107
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 101–234
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 164–408
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 146–365

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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