What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Mainz is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Mainz is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Olten, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Mainz?

The distance between Lausanne and Mainz is 523 km. The road distance is 510.2 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Mainz without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 48m and costs €75 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Mainz?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lausanne to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Mainz train from?

Lausanne to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Mainz?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Mainz is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 48m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Lausanne to Mainz train arrive?

Lausanne to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Mainz is 510 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Lausanne to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Mainz?

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Lausanne to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lausanne to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
6h 48m
€78–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt Airportbus N122
9h 31m
€33–74
Drive 510.2 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Mainzcar 510.2 km
4h 47m
€87–126
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5h 9m
€134–259
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
8h 16m
€82–162
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
4h 57m
€124–294
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Oltentrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
6h 30m
€158–348

Lausanne to Mainz by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Olten, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Frankfurt Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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