What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Mainz?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Flights and Trains to Mainz from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Mainz from Zurich?
You can reach Mainz with just £20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus8h 5m011:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:30MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 11:25:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m021:05ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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Condor16h 5m018:05Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station10:10Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 18:05:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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Condor14h 20m018:05Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station08:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 18:05:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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Lufthansa1h 5m011:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport12:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 11:20:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Lufthansa1h 5m013:30Zurich AirportZurich Airport14:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 13:30:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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FlixBus8h 5m011:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:30MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 11:25:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m021:05ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 0m018:59ZurichCentral Station23:59MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 18:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m006:59ZurichCentral Station11:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 06:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 11:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m010:59ZurichCentral Station15:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 10:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 15:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 44m013:59ZurichCentral Station18:43MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 13:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 18:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 0m018:59ZurichCentral Station23:59MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 18:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 33m023:10ZurichCentral Station08:43MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 23:10:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 48m013:59ZurichCentral Station19:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 13:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m014:38ZurichCentral Station19:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 14:38:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
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Condor1h 0m011:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport12:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 11:20:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 0m018:55Zurich AirportZurich Airport19:55Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 18:55:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £246 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Lufthansa1h 5m013:25Zurich AirportZurich Airport14:30Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 13:25:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos1h 10m006:55Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:55:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Mainz?
You can get to Mainz from Zurich in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Condor. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Lufthansa1h 5m011:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport12:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 11:20:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Lufthansa1h 5m013:30Zurich AirportZurich Airport14:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 13:30:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £343 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 10m006:55Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:05Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 06:55:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £394 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Condor14h 20m018:05Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station08:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 18:05:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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FlixBus8h 5m011:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:30MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 11:25:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 16/06/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m021:05ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 16/06/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 17/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 44m013:59ZurichCentral Station18:43MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 13:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 18:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 44m009:59ZurichCentral Station14:43MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 09:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 14:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m006:59ZurichCentral Station11:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 06:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 11:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m010:59ZurichCentral Station15:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 10:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 15:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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FlixBus8h 5m011:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai19:30MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 11:25:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 18/06/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus9h 35m021:05ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai06:40MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 18/06/2026 21:05:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 19/06/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Condor1h 0m011:20Zurich AirportZurich Airport12:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 11:20:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Swiss International Air Lines1h 0m018:55Zurich AirportZurich Airport19:55Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Swiss International Air Lines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 18:55:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £246 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Lufthansa1h 5m013:25Zurich AirportZurich Airport14:30Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 13:25:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £249 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Air Dolomiti1h 5m009:25Zurich AirportZurich Airport10:30Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 09:25:00 to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £289 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 49m006:58ZurichCentral Station11:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:58:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 11:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 0m018:59ZurichCentral Station23:59MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 18:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m014:38ZurichCentral Station19:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 14:38:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 48m013:59ZurichCentral Station19:47MainzCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Zurich (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 13:59:00 to Central Station, Mainz (Germany) arriving at 20/06/2026 19:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zurich to Mainz
What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Mainz?
In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in Mainz you will be arriving at Laubenheim Train Station, Central Bus Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Mainz from Zurich? With 8 connections between 3 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Mainz, you can pay as low as £20 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Condor: you will get to Mainz in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Mainz are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Condor, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Mainz is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Budenheim, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Mainz?
The most popular companies between Zurich and Mainz, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Condor. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Condor, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Mainz
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Mainz. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Mainz
How can I reach Mainz from Zurich?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Mainz from Zurich.
How far is Mainz from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich and Mainz is 292.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Mainz?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Mainz?
You can get to Mainz with just £20 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Mainz?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Mainz in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Condor.
More routes to Zurich and to Mainz
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Mainz. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
