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Basel to Mainz

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By car (329 km)
2 h 44 min
329 km.
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Rideshare
2 h 44 min
329 km.
from $12.52

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Bus from Freiburg to Mainz
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Mainz
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Freiburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Mainz
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.58–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz,
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mainz is to bus which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Mainz central train station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Mainz?

The distance between Basel and Mainz is 323 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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

The train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainz bus from?

Basel to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainz train from?

Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Mainz?

The best way to get from Basel to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Mainz train arrive?

Basel to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mainz is 329 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Basel to Mainz.

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

Book your Basel to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Mainz?

Book your Basel to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 961+ hotels available in Mainz. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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