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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lichtensteig?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lichtensteig. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lichtensteig via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB and Wil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lichtensteig?

The distance between Mainz and Lichtensteig is 380 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lichtensteig train from?

Mainz to Lichtensteig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lichtensteig?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig is to train via Basel which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Mainz to Lichtensteig train arrive?

Mainz to Lichtensteig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lichtensteig?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lichtensteig is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Mainz to Lichtensteig.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lichtensteig by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Wil SGtrain
3h 41m
CHF 95–230
Drive 385.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mainz to Lichtensteigcar 385.4 km
4h 4m
CHF 61–87
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wil SGtrain Ic1
7h 12m
CHF 96–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus RegioJet 95 / ...
9h 16m
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wil SGtrain
5h 48m
CHF 168–364
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Wil SGtrain
5h 26m
CHF 156–309
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
8h 4m
CHF 83–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Ludwigshafen, Mittetrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Herisautrain 1 / ...
8h 26m
CHF 64–106

Mainz to Lichtensteig by train

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Distance: 380.1 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lichtensteig via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, and Wil SG in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Lichtensteig via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and St. Gallen in around 9h 16m.

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