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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of DKK 321 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 bus costs an average of DKK 321, while a flight costs an average of DKK 5,205.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 725 Average price | DKK 321 Average price Cheapest | DKK 5,205 Average price | DKK 964 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mainz to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Mainz to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Lucerne:
A bus is DKK 405 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average DKK 725.
A bus is DKK 4,885 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average DKK 5,205.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
The journey is about 24m faster (4h 7m by train vs 4h 31m by car) and roughly DKK 240 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 725 vs DKK 964). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Lucerne
How to get from Mainz to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM 8h30 Mainz 5:10 AM Lucerne DKK 641 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 8h30 Mainz 5:10 AM Lucerne DKK 641 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 PM 8h30 Mainz 5:10 AM Lucerne DKK 641 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Lucerne:
A bus is DKK 405 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average DKK 725.
A bus is DKK 4,885 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Lucerne costing on average DKK 5,205.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa to go to Lucerne by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
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