- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
$47
Average ticket price on Oct 12
$79
Fastest journey on Oct 12
4 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Oct 12
4 h 56 m
Trains on Oct 12
20
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Lucerne without transferring at least once.
ICE 1096 · 32685 · 3048 · RE 4917
ECE 98 · IR 2134
ICE 564 · ICE 373 · IR 2335
ICE 2090 · 4803 · 3078 · RE 4921
ECE 192 · IR 2126
ECE 192 · IR 2126
ECE 194 · IR 2122
ECE 192 · IR 2126
ECE 98 · IR 2134
ECE 190 · IR 2130Trains from Munich to Lucerne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (273 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Lucerne trains for today, Sunday, October 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 614 · 4801 · 3048 · RE 4917 | 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 6h18 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 614 · ECE 151 · IC 671 | 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 6h32 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 277 · IR 2323 | On time 6:42 AM Munich Hbf | 6h23 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 612 · ICE 103 · IC 675 | 7:28 AM Munich Hbf | 6h37 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2090 · IC 185 · IR 2120 | On time 7:47 AM Munich Hbf | 6h38 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
BUS 10196 · EC 196 · IR 2118 | On time 8:20 AM München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) | 5h05 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1094 · IC 187 · IR 2124 | On time 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 6h38 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
BUS 10194 · EC 194 · IR 2122 | On time 10:20 AM München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) | 5h05 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
BUS 10192 · EC 192 · IR 2126 | On time 12:20 PM München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) | 5h05 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 990 · IC 2387 · 17691 · IR 2106 | On time 8:45 PM Munich Hbf | 10h40 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 990 · RE 52387 · 17691 · IR 2106 | On time 8:45 PM Munich Hbf | 10h40 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 698 · 17739 · 32470 · RE 4909 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 9h05 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4711 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 9h09 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 663 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 9h19 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, October 12 | |||||
ICE 618 · IC 60408 · IC 611 · RE 4713 | 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 8h54 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 618 · IC 60408 · IR 2315 | 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 9h04 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Munich to Lucerne trains use the München Hbf to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Munich and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
München Marienplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ratskeller, Klenze 17, Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge, Burger King
Wi-Fi is available at München Marienplatz. ATMs are available at München Marienplatz.
Ticket office support is available at München Marienplatz. Information desks are available at München Marienplatz.
Luggage storage is available at München Marienplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Marienplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Marienplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Marienplatz.
Nearby hotels include Unsöld's Factory Hotel, Hotel Domus, Hotel Mercure München Altstadt, Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
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