How to travel from Mainz to Basel

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

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Basel from Mainz?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Basel, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 2/21/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Mainz to Basel.

Return travel to Mainz, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Switzerland?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Mainz, Germany was last verified on 2/21/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Mainz from Basel.

You can travel to Basel from Mainz 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Mainz is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€31).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Basel:

A bus is generally $381 (€339) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $416 (€370) from Mainz to Basel.

A bus is generally $1 (€1) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $36 (€32) from Mainz to Basel.

The fastest way to get to Basel from Mainz is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.

Other travel options to Basel can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 6 h 20 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 15 min   of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Mainz to Basel is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Mainz and Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mainz to Basel:

• Most travelers board their bus from Mainz and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Mainz to Basel depart from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Basel:

• You can go to Basel from Mainz by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $35 (€31) with Flixbus from Mainz to Basel on Omio.
• You can travel from Mainz to Basel by flight with Lufthansa Cityline. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $416 (€370) with Lufthansa Cityline from Mainz to Basel.
• You can travel to Basel from Mainz by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $36 (€32) with Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Basel.

When planning your trip from Mainz to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $35 (€31) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $416 (€370) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $36 (€32) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Mainz to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.