How to travel from Lucerne to Mainz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $676.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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$110

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$676

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$124

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$95

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4h 28m

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4h 35m

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Mainz is a train with an average price of $110 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Mainz:

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucerne to Mainz costing on average $124 (€102).

A train is $566 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Mainz costing on average $676 (€554).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 16h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Mainz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 32m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $676 (€554) compared to roughly $95 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Lucerne to Mainz

How to get from Lucerne to Mainz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lucerne to Mainz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • KLM
    4:20 AM11h25
    Lucerne
    3:45 PMMainz
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • KLM
    4:20 AM11h25
    Lucerne
    3:45 PMMainz
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM
    4:20 AM11h25
    Lucerne
    3:45 PMMainz
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Mainz

Travel to Mainz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to Mainz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Mainz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Mainz is a train with an average price of $110 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Mainz:

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lucerne to Mainz costing on average $124 (€102).

A train is $566 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Mainz costing on average $676 (€554).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 16h 5m.

The distance from Lucerne to Mainz is approximately 202 miles (326 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Mainz is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Mainz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, ITA, TAP Portugal, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air to go to Mainz by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to Mainz:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mainz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Mainz, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, while enjoying the local cuisine and Rhine River views.

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