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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mainz to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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€68 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Lucerne:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average $51 (€40).
A bus is $116 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average $150 (€118).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
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