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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Lugano via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lugano?

The distance between Mainz and Lugano is 574 km. The road distance is 587.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Mainz to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Lugano?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lugano is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Mainz to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lugano is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Mainz to Lugano.

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

Book your Mainz to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mainz to Lugano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Lugano by train, bus, 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 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 Luganotrain Ec
7h 58m
CHF 65–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
10h 30m
CHF 37–64
Drive 587.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Luganocar 587.6 km
5h 26m
CHF 92–132
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
4h 52m
CHF 129–299
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
8h 47m
CHF 118–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus
11h 14m
CHF 78–111
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 49m
CHF 61–178
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 6m
CHF 42–141
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
6h 35m
CHF 137–289

Mainz to Lugano by train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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