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4.6Travel Information to Basel from Mainz
 Distance | 170 miles (274 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $30 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 5 h 44 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $30 (€27) • 2 h 51 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 170 miles (274 km) by train or bus between Mainz and Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Mainz to Basel.
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How to get from Mainz to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE 4491 · ICE 71Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
IC 2040 · ICE 275Other options
ICE 1621 · ICE 915 · ICE 71FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBusICE 1651+
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mainz to Basel.
There are 2 travel options from Mainz to Basel: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Mainz is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Mainz to Basel:
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $30 (€27).
The fastest way to get to Basel from Mainz is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 51 min.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 44 min on average.
Basel is approximately 170 miles (274 km) away from Mainz.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Basel is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Mainz to Basel as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Basel:
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Mainz to Basel:
- FlixBus can get you to Basel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Mainz to Basel for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Mainz to Basel tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Basel with with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Basel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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