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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€51 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mainz to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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