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Compare train, bus, 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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. 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 train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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.
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How to get from Mainz to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM10h00Mainz7:40 AMZurich$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 PM10h00Mainz7:40 AMZurich$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:40 PM10h00Mainz7:40 AMZurich$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 PM10h00Mainz6:40 AMZurich$641One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Zurich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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