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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Mannheim is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Mannheim is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Lugano to Mannheim?

The distance between Lugano and Mannheim is 506 km. The road distance is 517.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Mannheim without a car is to train via Basel which takes 5h 25m and costs €65 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lugano to Mannheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Mannheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Mannheim train from?

Lugano to Mannheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Lugano to Mannheim is to train via Basel which takes 5h 25m and costs €65 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Lugano to Mannheim bus arrive?

Lugano to Mannheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Mannheim train arrive?

Lugano to Mannheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Mannheim is 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lugano to Mannheim.

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

Book your Lugano to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

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Lugano to Mannheim - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Mannheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h 25m
€65–437
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N474
7h 50m
€40–70
Drive 517.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Mannheimcar 517.2 km
4h 56m
€91–132
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 41m
€69–242
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lugano to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
5h 28m
€100–170
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 23m
€47–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€162–455
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MXP - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 3m
€87–264
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€50–206
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 7m
€139–343

Lugano to Mannheim by train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 505.7 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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