How to travel from Lucerne to Munich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lucerne to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €95.

Distance: 169 miles (273 km)

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€82

Average price

€52

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Cheapest

€233

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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4h 3m

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Fastest

1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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BlaBlaCar

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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

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from Lucerne to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:25AM9h15
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
01:40PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:25AM9h15
Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
01:40PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air DolomitiEN8255
09:45AM1h10
Turin Airport
10:55AMMunich Airport
$4981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIR 2616 · RE 4916 · 3053 · ICE 218
09:09AM6h05
Lucerne station
03:14PMMunich Hbf
$971One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2312 · ICE 372 · ICE 565
08:54AM5h55
Lucerne station
02:49PMMunich Hbf
$1051One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2115 · IC 280 · ICE 225
09:35AM6h05
Lucerne station
03:40PMMunich Hbf
$1411One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6515 · VY1812
05:45PM15h20
Turin Airport
09:05AMMunich Airport
$1901One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH9473
09:45AM1h10
Turin Airport
10:55AMMunich Airport
$4981One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiLH9475
07:55PM1h10
Turin Airport
09:05PMMunich Airport
$4981One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Lucerne to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lucerne to Munich, 50,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lucerne to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Munich is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Munich costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $93 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Munich costing on average $119 (€95).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 29m.

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Lucerne to Munich is approximately 169 miles (273 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Munich is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lucerne to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne 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.

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