What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Mainz to Switzerland?

The distance between Mainz and Switzerland is 316 km. The road distance is 369.7 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Switzerland without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 330.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Mainz to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Mainz to Switzerland is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 330 and takes 4h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Mainz to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Switzerland is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Mainz to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Switzerland?

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 38m
CHF 108–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
8h 3m
CHF 37–61
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 49m
CHF 64–326
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 4m
CHF 40–113
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 47m
CHF 89–215
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 4m
CHF 122–268
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
6h 25m
CHF 49–98
Drive 369.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Zurichcar 369.7 km
3h 59m
CHF 61–87

Mainz to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 4h 49m.

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