How to travel from Munich to Lucerne

International travel from Munich, Germany to Lucerne, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lucerne if traveling from Munich?

Conditions of entry:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What measures do I need to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/9/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Munich to Lucerne.

The current restriction level for returning to Munich, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Munich, Germany from Lucerne, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Munich from Lucerne?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Which rules do I need to follow in Munich, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Munich from Lucerne here.

You can travel to Lucerne from Munich 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Lucerne is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $29 (€26) compared to other travel options to Lucerne:

Taking a train is about $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26) for this route.

Taking a train is usually $60 (€54) less than taking a flight to Lucerne, which costs on average $89 (€80) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Lucerne from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Lucerne can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 4 h 40 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Lucerne by train can take on average 4 h 30 min.

Lucerne is approximately 169 miles (273 km) away from Munich.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Lucerne is:

• 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lucerne from Munich as scheduled services by bus, 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 most often depart from Munich at München, ZOB and arrive in Lucerne at Lucerne, Luzern, Bahnhof.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Lucerne:

• You can take a bus from Munich to Lucerne with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $29 (€26) with Flixbus from Munich to Lucerne.
• You can travel by plane from Munich to Lucerne with Eurowings, and you can find Eurowings Munich to Lucerne tickets for $89 (€80) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Munich to Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $29 (€26) with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Lucerne.

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

• You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Lucerne with.

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 trip.

Before traveling from Munich to Lucerne, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip is costing $29 (€26) one way on average.
• A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $89 (€80) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $29 (€26) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Munich to Lucerne tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.