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Compare bus, train, and flight for Locarno to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Munich:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Munich costing on average $136 (€111).
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Munich costing on average $193 (€157).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Locarno to Munich
How to get from Locarno to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:35 AM6h30Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 AM6h30Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH18531:40 PM1h05Milan Linate Airport2:45 PMMunich Airport$6171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S 20 · EC 178 · IR 2422 · RE 492411:45 AM7h27Locarno station7:12 PMMunich Hbf$501One-way6 transfers
- S 20 · IC 680 · IR 2426 · RE 49281:45 PM7h30Locarno station9:15 PMMunich Hbf$501One-way6 transfers
- Bus 4 · S 20 · EC 178 · IR 242211:37 AM7h35Locarno, Debarcadero7:12 PMMunich Hbf$501One-way7 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM7h00Lugano, Via Ciani5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 AM5h35Lugano, Via Ciani6:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:50 AM5h50Lugano, Via Ciani2:40 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$541One-way0 transfers
VY6339 · VY18127:15 PM14h35Milan Malpensa Airport9:50 AMMunich Airport$2661One-way1 transfer- VY6337 · VY18129:45 PM12h05Milan Malpensa Airport9:50 AMMunich Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
- VY6335 · VY18126:20 PM15h30Milan Malpensa Airport9:50 AMMunich Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Munich:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Munich costing on average $136 (€111).
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Munich costing on average $193 (€157).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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