Mainz to Basel train

Travel between Mainz, Germany and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Switzerland from Germany?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Mainz?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

When traveling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Basel from Mainz before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Mainz is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Switzerland?

Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Basel?

What are the requirements?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Mainz, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Mainz from Basel here.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets to Basel from Mainz for as low as $23 (€20)  for the next 7 days.

The train price from Mainz to Basel is on average $27 (€23)  if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this trip in the next 7 days.

You should expect to travel around 170 miles (274 km)  between Mainz and Basel by train.

The train time to Basel from Mainz is on average 3 h 7 min  for the 170 mile (274 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Mainz to Basel by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When taking the train to Basel from Mainz, you can choose to depart from train stations like Mainz Hbf, Mainz Römisches Theater and Mainz-Mombach. Your route can end in train stations such as Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Mainz Hbf   and arrive in Basel SBB.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Mainz Hbf, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center of Mainz.

The most popular arrival train station, Basel SBB, is located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center of Basel.

When taking a train from Mainz to Basel, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Mainz and Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The average number of trains departing Mainz for Basel is 2 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the first train from Mainz to Basel at 4: 40 AM. The last train from Mainz to Basel that you can take departs at 9: 54 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Mainz to Basel schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this journey and save money. If you buy train tickets from Mainz to Basel within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $27 (€23) one way. To find the best prices for this route, consider booking your train ticket from Mainz to Basel a few months in advance.