Mainz to Lugano Trains

Mainz to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Lugano takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 14m
Duration: 575 km
Distance: CHF 134
Average price: Every 3 hours
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 Luganotrain Ec

7h 16m

CHF 50–248

Mainz to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mainz and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 7:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
5:17 PM → 11:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
11:08 PM → 9:58 AM
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10h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:58 AM
8h 20m • 2 changes
5:40 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 18m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mainz to Lugano? 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.

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Mainz to Lugano train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

1:13 PM → 7:58 PM

5:17 PM → 11:58 PM

11:08 PM → 9:58 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:46 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:46 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:46 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:46 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

7:46 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

11:17 AM → 5:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:38 AM → 9:58 AM

5:40 AM → 11:58 AM

6:56 AM → 1:58 PM

9:13 AM → 3:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Mainz

Train trips to Lugano

Alternative transport options

11:08 PM → 9:58 AM
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