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 18m and costs €85 - €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, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Lugano to Mainz?

The distance between Lugano and Mainz is 575 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 via Basel which takes 6h 18m and costs €75 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Mainz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Mainz is to train via Basel which takes 6h 18m and costs €75 - €420. 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Lugano to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Mainz by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, 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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 18m
€77–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474
10h 45m
€47–79
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
9h 37m
€56–144
Drive 587.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Mainzcar 587.3 km
5h 24m
€104–150
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
7h 6m
€123–183
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 18m
€86–210
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
5h 56m
€54–266
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 40m
€164–439
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
6h 49m
€148–613

Lugano to Mainz by train

85Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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