How to travel from Lausanne to Munich

Mon, Aug 31
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Vueling
BlaBlaCar Bus
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
FlixBus
Vueling
BlaBlaCar Bus
BlaBlaCar
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł168 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł168, while a flight costs an average of zł948.

Distance: 257 miles (414 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

zł415

Average price

zł168

Average price

Cheapest

zł948

Average price

zł636

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 33m

Average total duration

6h 3m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Air France

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is a bus with an average price of zł168.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Munich:

A bus is zł247 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Munich costing on average zł415.

A bus is zł780 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Munich costing on average zł948.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lausanne and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lausanne to Munich among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Lausanne to Munich

How to get from Lausanne to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h45
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    1571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM8h45
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    1571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2383
    8:45 AM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    10:00 AMMunich Airport
    24711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 711 · IC 280 · ICE 517
    8:17 AM8h12
    Lausanne station
    4:29 PMMunich Hbf
    4161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 723 · IC 184 · ICE 613
    2:17 PM8h12
    Lausanne station
    10:29 PMMunich Hbf
    4161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 719 · IC 186 · ICE 611
    12:17 PM8h15
    Lausanne station
    8:32 PMMunich Hbf
    4161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 AM8h20
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    1991One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM11h35
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    11:20 PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    3471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1343 · AF1122
    6:15 PM3h40
    Geneva International Airport
    9:55 PMMunich Airport
    10501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1643 · AF1622
    10:30 AM4h05
    Geneva International Airport
    2:35 PMMunich Airport
    10501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1143 · AF1122
    5:00 PM4h55
    Geneva International Airport
    9:55 PMMunich Airport
    10501One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
Aug 31
Tue
Sep 01
Wed
Sep 02
Thu
Sep 03
Fri
Sep 04
Sat
Sep 05
Sun
Sep 06

How to get from Lausanne to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lausanne to Munich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 63,38% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lausanne to Munich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Lausanne to Munich. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Lausanne to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lausanne to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is a bus with an average price of zł168.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Munich:

A bus is zł247 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Munich costing on average zł415.

A bus is zł780 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Munich costing on average zł948.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

The distance from Lausanne to Munich is approximately 257 miles (414 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Munich is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.
HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to MunichHow to travel from Lausanne to Munich

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone