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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m 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 $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $103.
A bus is $195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM4h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Milan)4:45 AM4h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH18828:00 AM1h15Munich Airport9:15 AMTurin Airport$5701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1096 · 4801 · 3048 · RE 49175:43 AM6h08Munich Hbf11:51 AMLucerne station$491One-way4 transfers
- ICE 614 · ICE 101 · IC 6715:33 AM6h32Munich Hbf12:05 PMLucerne station$571One-way2 transfers
- ICE 564 · ICE 373 · IR 23351:02 PM6h03Munich Hbf7:05 PMLucerne station$621One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM10h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:25 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$841One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM13h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:35 PMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM12h25München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)11:20 AMLuzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz)$1241One-way1 transfer
- LH18843:25 PM1h15Munich Airport4:40 PMTurin Airport$5791One-way0 transfers
- LH18869:40 PM1h15Munich Airport10:55 PMTurin Airport$8121One-way0 transfers
LH97+LH29210:00 AM3h40Munich Airport1:40 PMTurin Airport$8441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lucerne:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $103.
A bus is $195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lucerne costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 32 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 Volotea, 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.
- 6 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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