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 40 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 25m.

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 48m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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 Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Lausanne via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lausanne via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lausanne?

The distance between Mainz and Lausanne is 501 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lausanne is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 9h 25m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
6h 18m
CHF 93–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Lausannebus FlixBus N122
9h 25m
CHF 44–86
Drive 509.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lausannecar 509.9 km
4h 48m
CHF 84–120
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 48m
CHF 137–322
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
7h 35m
CHF 99–447
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 15m
CHF 160–442
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 39m
CHF 168–477

Mainz to Lausanne by train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.6 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Lausanne once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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