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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,131 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 Kč 1,131, while a flight costs an average of Kč 12,466.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 2,721 Average price | Kč 1,131 Average price Cheapest | Kč 12,466 Average price | Kč 1,966 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Locarno
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is Kč 1,591 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average Kč 2,721.
A bus is Kč 11,335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average Kč 12,466.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around Kč 2,721 compared to roughly Kč 1,966 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 755. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Locarno
How to get from Munich to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM 6h30 Munich 5:00 PM Locarno Kč 799 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM 6h30 Munich 5:00 PM Locarno Kč 799 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:50 AM 5h40 Munich 6:30 AM Locarno Kč 817 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is Kč 1,591 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average Kč 2,721.
A bus is Kč 11,335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average Kč 12,466.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Locarno as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Locarno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Locarno by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Locarno by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, AJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, BA Cityflyer to go to Locarno by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline.
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