How to travel from Munich to Lucerne

Travel from Munich, Germany to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Lucerne from Munich restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lucerne, Switzerland from Munich?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Munich and Lucerne closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Munich, Germany from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Switzerland?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Munich, Germany was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Munich from Lucerne.

You can travel to Lucerne from Munich 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Lucerne is by taking a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

Taking a bus is usually $68 (€59) less than taking a flight to Lucerne, which costs on average $83 (€72) for the same trip.

A bus is $44 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $59 (€51).

The fastest way from Munich to Lucerne is by flight with an average journey time of 8 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lucerne that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Lucerne by bus can take on average 8 h 27 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 10 h 17 min.

The distance is approximately 169 miles (273 km) from Munich to Lucerne.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Lucerne is:

• 2 buses a day.
• 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Lucerne as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Lucerne:

• Buses mostly leave from München, ZOB and tend to arrive in Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection to go to Lucerne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Munich to Lucerne tickets on Omio for $59 (€51).

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

• You can find 1 direct bus per day to Lucerne with BlaBlaCar or STUDENT AGENCY k. S.

Direct services to Lucerne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

When planning your trip from Munich to Lucerne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $15 (€13) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $83 (€72) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $59 (€51) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Munich to Lucerne online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.