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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
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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.
- 11:30 AM6h30Munich6:00 PMLocarno$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 AM6h30Munich6:00 PMLocarno$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:50 AM5h40Munich6:30 AMLocarno$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 58 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 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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