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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $538.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$538 Average price | $127 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average $127.
A bus is $480 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average $538.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-34.19. 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.
FlixBus12:30 PM6h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:00 PMArbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:30 PM6h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:00 PMArbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH18508:05 AM1h05Munich Airport9:10 AMMilan Linate Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
Other options
ECE 196 · IC 873 · S 208:32 AM6h43Munich Hbf3:15 PMLocarno station$1781One-way2 transfers- ECE 196 · IC 873 · S 20 · Bus 48:32 AM6h48Munich Hbf3:20 PMLocarno, Debarcadero$1781One-way3 transfers
399111:30 PM5h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:15 AMLugano, Via Ciani$731One-way0 transfers
U239466:10 PM1h10Munich Airport7:20 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
VY1813 · VY633211:00 AM4h55Munich Airport3:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- VY1813 · VY633411:00 AM6h30Munich Airport5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average $91.
A bus is $116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average $158.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
- 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 Linate 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Locarno by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, easyJet to go to Locarno by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Locarno by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, ITA, easyJet.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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