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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lucerne 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lucerne:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $119 (€98).
A bus is $260 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $320 (€263).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Lucerne
How to get from Munich to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ECE 98 · IR 21344:48 PM4h37Munich Hbf9:25 PMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ECE 98 · IR 21344:48 PM4h37Munich Hbf9:25 PMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH188610:00 PM1h15Munich Airport11:15 PMTurin Airport$7981One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ECE 94 · S 5 · S 18:48 PM8h50Munich Hbf5:38 AMLucerne station$461One-way2 transfers
- ECE 94 · IR 25648:48 PM9h37Munich Hbf6:25 AMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 698 · 17739 · 32470 · RE 490910:46 PM9h05Munich Hbf7:51 AMLucerne station$471One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM12h25München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$571One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM11h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM10h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$601One-way1 transfer
VY1813 · VY651410:30 AM11h15Munich Airport9:45 PMTurin Airport$3581One-way1 transfer
AF1123 · AF15026:30 AM16h05Munich Airport10:35 PMTurin Airport$6991One-way1 transfer
AZ433 · AZ14317:05 PM3h55Munich Airport11:00 PMTurin Airport$8121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lucerne:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $119 (€98).
A bus is $260 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $320 (€263).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Lucerne 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 Turin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Lucerne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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