Train Mainz to Lucerne from CHF 105 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Lucerne takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration: 415 km
Distance: CHF 105
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

4h 58m

CHF 63–235

Mainz to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Mainz and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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