- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Zurich will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 7 trains that leave Mainz for Zurich on Fri, Jun 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Zurich:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Zurich costing on average $100 (€80).
A bus is $234 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Zurich costing on average $291 (€235).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
The journey is about 32m faster (4h 9m by train vs 4h 41m by car) and roughly $38 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($100 (€80) vs $138 (€111)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:42 AM Mainz | 4h18 | 11:00 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Mainz | 4h47 | 12:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:37 AM Mainz | 4h23 | 12:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Mainz | 4h18 | 12:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:13 AM Mainz | 4h47 | 1:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Mainz | 6h41 | 3:23 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Mainz | 4h18 | 2:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mainz to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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