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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lugano?

The distance between Mannheim and Lugano is 506 km. The road distance is 516.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Mannheim to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lugano train from?

Mannheim to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Lugano?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Mannheim to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Lugano is 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Mannheim to Lugano.

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

Book your Mannheim to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Mannheim to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mannheim 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
6h 15m
CHF 54–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
7h 40m
CHF 30–55
Drive 516.8 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Luganocar 516.8 km
4h 56m
CHF 81–117
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
5h 3m
CHF 135–322
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 5m
CHF 48–66
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h
CHF 67–201
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
5h 38m
CHF 171–389
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 48–164
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 52m
CHF 114–281

Mannheim to Lugano by train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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