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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lucerne?

The distance between Mainz and Lucerne is 444 km. The road distance is 420.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Mainz to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lucerne bus from?

Mainz to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lucerne train from?

Mainz to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h.

Where does the Mainz to Lucerne bus arrive?

Mainz to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Lucerne train arrive?

Mainz to Lucerne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lucerne is 421 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Mainz to Lucerne.

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

Book your Mainz to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 661+ hotels available in Lucerne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lucerne by train, bus, night 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
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 79–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
8h
CHF 41–63
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
7h 20m
CHF 45–118
Drive 420.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lucernecar 420.7 km
3h 38m
CHF 75–108
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
5h 39m
CHF 75–133
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
3h 25m
CHF 113–245
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 20m
CHF 155–387
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 HB to Luzerntrain
5h 14m
CHF 158–376

Mainz to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 443.9 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Luzern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Luzern via Saarbrücken bus station in around 8h.

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