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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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€81 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Munich to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average $53 (€42).
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Locarno station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Locarno by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Locarno by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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