Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
12 h 36 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Lucerne will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Lucerne without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €162.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €268 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:05 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 12h20 | 9:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h30 | 9:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 14h40 | 2:30 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 15h20 | 7:20 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h55 | 11:25 PM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h35 | 2:20 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Find the best buses between Munich and Lucerne with Omio's travel partners FlixBus from $33 (€26). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Munich to Lucerne bus information with FlixBus:
Travellers can take a bus from Munich to Lucerne several times a day. The average journey time is about 5:00 hours
.Travelling by bus from Munich to Lucerne is easy and convenient, as several bus companies operate daily on this route. These include Flixbus and RegioJet.
A direct bus ride from the Bavarian capital to the picturesque city in central Switzerland takes about 5:00 hours. If you change trains, the journey takes about 6:00 hours.
You can travel about eight times a day by bus from Munich to Lucerne, there are almost 60 bus connections per week. The first bus departs shortly after 02:00 am in the direction of Lucerne, the last one leaves Munich shortly before midnight.
At which bus station does the bus depart in Munich? The Central Bus Station is Munich's largest bus station and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Hackerbrücke S-Bahn station, not far from Munich Central Station and the world-famous Theresienwiese. From here there are excellent connections to other Munich districts and suburbs.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Lucerne? The Lucerne bus station is located in the middle of the "Inseli-Park" of the same name on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Due to its convenient location near Lucerne Central Station, travellers can easily continue their journey from the bus station to other districts and cities.
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