Bus Basel to Mainz: Trip Overview
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Basel to Mainz Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 8 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:30AM - 11:40PM |
Minimum Price | $17 |
Average Ticket Price | $40 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 7h35m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 9h30m |
Distance | 172 miles (277 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Basel and Mainz?
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
Basel Central StationAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
Arrêt d'autobus BaselCentralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Basel Bahnhofsflibco.com bus stop, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring, 55118 Mainz, Germany
BahnhofstraßeHechtsheimer Str. 65, 55131 Mainz, Germany
MainzKaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 16 (gegenüberliegende Straßenseite), 55118 Mainz
Mainz- Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 16- gegenüberliegende StraßenseiteFrequently asked questions for your trip Basel - Mainz
The best way to travel from Basel to Mainz is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.
Traveling from Basel to Mainz takes about 9h 30m on average, although the fastest bus will take 7h 35m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) that separate the two cities.
Basel and Mainz are 171 miles (275 km) apart.
On average, there are 8 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Basel to Mainz may vary. Simplify your trip from Basel to Mainz by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates from 12:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:40 PM for the final departure.
The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Mainz start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Bahnhofstraße. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $17.
The bus ticket costs $40 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $140, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Basel to Mainz. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Basel to Mainz, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Basel to Mainz that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Bus from Mainz to BaselYou can also go to Mainz by train
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