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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 prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €164 Average price |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lugano to Munich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
LH1851Other options
IC 870 · EC 191
IC 874 · EC 193
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EW9821 · EW9082
EW7825 · EW7172
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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.

There are 3 travel options from Lugano to Munich: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Munich from Lugano is by taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lugano to Munich:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $42 (€38) from Lugano to Munich.
Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $40 (€36).
The fastest way from Lugano to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 45 min of travel time.
Getting to Munich by train takes 6 h 2 min on average.
Munich is approximately 192 miles (309 km) away from Lugano.
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Munich is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 44 flights a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lugano and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lugano to Munich:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Munich:
- You can go to Munich from Lugano by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Lugano to Munich on Omio.
- You can travel to Munich from Lugano by flight with Air Dolomiti or easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with easyJet from Lugano to Munich.
- You can go to Munich from Lugano by train with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Trenitalia EuroCity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $40 (€36) with Deutsche Bahn from Lugano to Munich on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Munich with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Munich with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct flights per day to take to Munich with Air Dolomiti.
Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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