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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Mainz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Lugano to Mainz?

The distance between Lugano and Mainz is 586 km. The road distance is 587.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Lugano to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Mainz bus from?

Lugano to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Mainz train from?

Lugano to Mainz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Mainz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Mainz is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Lugano to Mainz bus arrive?

Lugano to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Lugano to Mainz train arrive?

Lugano to Mainz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Mainz is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lugano to Mainz.

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

Book your Lugano to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Mainz?

Book your Lugano to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 412+ hotels available in Mainz.

Lugano to Mainz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
7h 7m
€123–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474
10h 45m
€46–79
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Mainzcar 587.3 km
5h 24m
€102–147
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
5h 22m
€81–210
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
7h 16m
€88–611
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
10h 29m
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
6h
€54–265
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5h 44m
€147–414

Lugano to Mainz by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 586.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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