What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lausanne via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lausanne via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lausanne?

The distance between Mainz and Lausanne is 529 km. The road distance is 509.9 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Mainz to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lausanne bus from?

Mainz to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lausanne train from?

Mainz to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Mainz to Lausanne bus arrive?

Mainz to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Mainz to Lausanne train arrive?

Mainz to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lausanne is 510 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Mainz to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Lausanne?

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Mainz to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
6h 46m
CHF 95–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Lausannebus FlixBus N122
9h 36m
CHF 45–74
Drive 509.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lausannecar 509.9 km
4h 48m
CHF 86–123
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
4h 47m
CHF 127–299
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 55m
CHF 97–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
7h 35m
CHF 97–224
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
5h 14m
CHF 170–349
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
5h 38m
CHF 176–455

Mainz to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 528.9 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lausanne via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Lausanne 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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