How to travel from Lugano to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Munich

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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$43

Average price

Cheapest

$95

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$169

Average price

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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3h 10m

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1h 10m

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2h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Deutsche Bahn

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Air Dolomiti

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from Lugano to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM7h00
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM7h00
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH1853
    1:40 PM1h05
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:45 PMMunich Airport
    $2931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM5h50
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    4:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 AM5h35
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    6:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM5h50
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    2:40 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU23945
    12:40 PM1h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    1:50 PMMunich Airport
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6331 · VY1816
    9:55 AM5h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    3:05 PMMunich Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiEN8275
    12:55 PM1h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    2:05 PMMunich Airport
    $2891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano 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 Lugano to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lugano and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Munich is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Munich costing on average $95 (€77).

A bus is $126 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Munich costing on average $169 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 37m.

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Lugano to Munich is approximately 192 miles (309 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Munich is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano 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 Lugano to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, easyJet to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano 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.

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