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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 $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 $52, while a flight costs an average of $552.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $552 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Lugano to Munich:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Munich costing on average $128 (€107).
A bus is $472 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Munich costing on average $519 (€434).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $156 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€90). The journey takes 6h 33m versus 5h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lugano to Munich
How to get from Lugano to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
399012:15 AM5h50Lugano, Via Ciani6:05 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 399012:15 AM5h50Lugano, Via Ciani6:05 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH51237:30 AM1h05Milan Linate Airport8:35 AMMunich Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EC 30 · IC 484+
S6+177811:30 PM7h26Lugano station8:56 PMMunich Hbf$561One-way5 transfers - EC 30 · IC 484 · 3065 · ICE 6911:30 PM7h45Lugano station9:15 PMMunich Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
- EC 178 · IR 2422 · RE 4924 · 306112:02 PM7h10Lugano station7:12 PMMunich Hbf$581One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 AM7h00Lugano, Via Ciani5:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM5h50Lugano, Via Ciani4:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:10 PM6h45Lugano, Via Ciani7:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$291One-way0 transfers
U239457:00 AM1h10Milan Malpensa Airport8:10 AMMunich Airport$541One-way0 transfers
VY6339 · VY18127:15 PM14h25Milan Malpensa Airport9:40 AMMunich Airport$1301One-way1 transfer- VY6335 · VY18126:20 PM15h20Milan Malpensa Airport9:40 AMMunich Airport$1371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Munich:
A bus is $82 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Munich costing on average $134 (€112).
A bus is $500 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Munich costing on average $552 (€461).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Munich by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, ITA.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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