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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 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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Flight

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€112

Average price

€164

Average price

8h 4m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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30m

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Deutsche Bahn

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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from Lugano to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM7h00
Lugano, Via Ciani
05:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00PM5h50
Lugano, Via Ciani
04:50AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH1851
09:45AM1h05
Milan Linate Airport
10:50AMMunich Airport
$5321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 870 · EC 191
08:02AM7h02
Lugano station
03:04PMMunich Hbf
$1671One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 874 · EC 193
10:02AM7h03
Lugano station
05:05PMMunich Hbf
$1671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35AM5h35
Lugano, Via Ciani
06:10AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$461One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9821 · EW9082
09:05AM6h55
Milan Malpensa Airport
04:00PMMunich Airport
$2011One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7825 · EW7172
09:25AM4h40
Milan Malpensa Airport
02:05PMMunich Airport
$2471One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6337 · VY1812
09:55PM11h10
Milan Malpensa Airport
09:05AMMunich Airport
$3091One-way
1 transfer

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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 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Lugano to Munich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Lugano and Munich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Munich and any of these top destinations today!

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