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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mainz to Zurich
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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.
There are 3 travel options from Mainz to Zurich. You can take a train, flight or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Zurich is a train with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Zurich:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $40 (€36).
A train is $138 (€124) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Zurich costing on average $171 (€154).
The fastest way from Mainz to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Zurich by train takes 4 h 10 min on average.
Zurich is approximately 180 miles (291 km) away from Mainz.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Zurich is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 21 flights a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Mainz and Zurich as scheduled services by train, flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Mainz to Zurich:
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Mainz to Zurich depart from Mainz Hbf to Zurich HB.
The following travel companies offer services from Mainz to Zurich:
- FlixBus can take you to Zurich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Mainz to Zurich for $40 (€36).
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Zurich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Mainz to Zurich tickets on Omio for $205 (€185).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Süwex or ÖBB Nightjet for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Mainz to Zurich tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with Lufthansa 8 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Mainz and Zurich.
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