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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Lucerne is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Luzern via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Luzern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Lucerne?

The distance between Mannheim and Lucerne is 346 km. The road distance is 350 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lucerne without a car is to train via Basel which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Mannheim to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Lucerne is to train via Basel which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Mannheim to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Lucerne is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mannheim to Lucerne.

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

Book your Mannheim to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Mannheim to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mannheim to Lucerne 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 via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
3h 50m
CHF 56–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 29–49
Drive 350 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Lucernecar 350 km
3h 8m
CHF 58–83
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 Luzerntrain
3h 33m
CHF 113–325
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 88–172
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 Luzerntrain
4h 12m
CHF 145–389
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
4h 28m
CHF 150–390

Mannheim to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 345.7 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Luzern via Basel SBB in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luzern via Freiburg in around 8h 35m.

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