How to travel from Lucerne to Mannheim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Mannheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $539.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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$84

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$129

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3h 43m

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

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

A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Mannheim costing on average $84 (€71).

A bus is $501 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Mannheim costing on average $539 (€452).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 7h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lucerne and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Mannheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (3h 13m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly $45 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€71) vs $129 (€108)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Lucerne to Mannheim

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

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

  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM11h55
    Lucerne
    2:20 PMMannheim
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM11h55
    Lucerne
    2:20 PMMannheim
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:25 AM11h55
    Lucerne
    2:20 PMMannheim
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne to Mannheim

Travel to Mannheim 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 Mannheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Mannheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Mannheim is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

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

A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Mannheim costing on average $84 (€71).

A bus is $501 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Mannheim costing on average $539 (€452).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Mannheim is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 7h 27m.

The distance from Lucerne to Mannheim is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Mannheim is:
  • Around 26 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 Mannheim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Mannheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Mannheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Mannheim by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mannheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mannheim by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Mannheim with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA, Air Dolomiti.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Mannheim often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mannheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mannheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Mannheim, you can visit the bustling squares like Paradeplatz for shopping and dining, explore the nightlife in the Jungbusch district with its bars and live music venues, and take scenic walks along the Rhine River promenade. Cultural experiences include performances at the National Theatre Mannheim and river cruises on the Neckar River. Don't miss sights such as the Mannheim Palace, Luisenpark, Kunsthalle Mannheim, the iconic Wasserturm, and the Jesuit Church.
For a fulfilling experience in Mannheim, two to three days are typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Baroque palace, Luisenpark, and the Kunsthalle art museum.

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