Mainz to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Lucerne takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 34m
Duration: 416 km
Distance: CHF 104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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 / ...

CHF 62–176

Mainz to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:38 AM → 8:05 AM
6h 27m • 2 changes
1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:08 AM → 7:05 AM
6h 57m • 2 changes
2:38 AM → 8:05 AM
6h 27m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 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, October 27, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 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, October 28, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 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 Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:05 AM
7h 22m • 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

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.