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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bellinzona to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $565.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $565 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bellinzona to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Bellinzona to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Munich:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Munich costing on average $139 (€117).
A bus is $516 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellinzona to Munich costing on average $565 (€474).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€117) compared to roughly $149 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€9). The journey takes 6h 3m versus 4h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bellinzona to Munich
How to get from Bellinzona to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:35 AM 6h30 Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) 5:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:35 AM 6h30 Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) 5:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH18859:45 AM 1h00 Milan Linate Airport 10:45 AM Munich Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 870 · EC 191 · BUS 101919:17 AM 6h23 Bellinzona station 3:40 PM München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 668 · IR 2414 · RE 4916 · 30538:17 AM 6h57 Bellinzona station 3:14 PM Munich Hbf $72 1 One-way 5 transfers
IC 672 · IR 2418 · RE 4920 · 305710:17 AM 6h59 Bellinzona station 5:16 PM Munich Hbf $91 1 One-way 5 transfers
LH95139:50 AM 1h10 Milan Malpensa Airport 11:00 AM Munich Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
EN18539:50 AM 1h10 Milan Malpensa Airport 11:00 AM Munich Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
EN18575:15 PM 1h10 Milan Malpensa Airport 6:25 PM Munich Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Munich:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Munich costing on average $139 (€117).
A bus is $516 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellinzona to Munich costing on average $565 (€474).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Vueling, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Swiss, AJet, Air Baltic, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- 12 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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