How to travel from Münster to Lucerne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Münster to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €543.

Distance: 340 miles (548 km)

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Driving

€102

Average price

€72

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Cheapest

€543

Average price

€171

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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30m

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16h 13m

Average total duration

15h 43m

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30m

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5h 7m

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3h 7m

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2h 0m

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7h 27m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.3kg

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Air Dolomiti

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

The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €102.

A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €543.

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 16h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Münster and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Münster to Lucerne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 10m faster (7h 17m by train vs 7h 27m by car) and roughly €69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€102 vs €171). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Münster to Lucerne

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:09 PM18h11
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    €681One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:09 PM18h11
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    €681One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2143+Air DolomitiLH1882
    6:05 AM3h10
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    9:15 AMTurin Airport
    €5801One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279 · IR 2327
    8:02 AM7h03
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    3:05 PMLucerne station
    €1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 2331
    10:02 AM7h03
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    5:05 PMLucerne station
    €1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · EC 173
    9:02 AM7h03
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    4:05 PMLucerne station
    €1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM20h10
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    €681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM18h20
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:10 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)
    €871One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2135+SwissLH5764+SBBIC 5 526 | 526 · IR 70 2629 | 2629
    8:50 AM7h01
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    3:51 PMLucerne station
    €5281One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2135+SwissLH5764+SBBIR 13 3270 | 3270
    8:50 AM7h01
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    3:51 PMLucerne station
    €5291One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2143+SwissLH5764+SBBIR 13 3270 | 3270
    6:05 AM9h46
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    3:51 PMLucerne station
    €5291One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Münster to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne 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 Münster to Lucerne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Münster and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €102.

A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Lucerne costing on average €543.

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Bus takes on average 16h 13m.

The distance from Münster to Lucerne is approximately 340 miles (548 km).
The average frequency per day from Münster to Lucerne is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Lucerne 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 Münster to Lucerne:
  • Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
  • Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Turin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Münster to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lucerne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Münster to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Interlaken, Zurich, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.
To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.

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