Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 44 m
Average
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
292 km
Of the 9 trains that leave Zurich for Mainz every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 180 miles (291 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 7 min | |
Average train ticket price | £27 (€30) | |
Train frequency | 5 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train providers | ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Zurich to Mainz cover the 180 miles (291 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 7 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £27, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £27. Travellers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
ÖBB Nightjet and Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Zurich and Mainz from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Mainz from Zurich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Zurich to Mainz train information with Deutsche Bahn:
ÖBB Nightjet tickets to Mainz from Zurich are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with ÖBB Nightjet from Zurich to Mainz all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current ÖBB Nightjet train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 180 miles (291 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the ÖBB Nightjet train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Zurich to Mainz routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best ÖBB Nightjet Zurich to Mainz train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Mainz with ÖBB Nightjet!
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Mainz, Germany by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 29/06/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Mainz from Zurich as this information can change.
Return travel from Germany to Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 25/06/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Mainz.
When taking a train from Zurich, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. When you arrive in Mainz, your train can arrive in train stations including Mainz Hbf, Mainz Römisches Theater and Mainz-Mombach.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Zürich HB to Mainz Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Zürich HB, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Zurich.
The most popular arrival train station, Mainz Hbf, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre of Mainz.
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