You can get from Munich to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
To get from Munich to Lucerne on Feb 08 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 169 miles (273 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $15 - $83 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€13) • 8 h 27 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $83 (€72) • 8 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 169 miles (273 km) to Lucerne from Munich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 8 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $15 (€13). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Lucerne.
Travel from Munich, Germany to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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.
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Germany:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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