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How to travel from Munich to Lugano

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €61.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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€37

Average price

Cheapest

€106

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€148

Average price

6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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30m

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7h 6m

Average total duration

6h 36m

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4h 52m

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1h 52m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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Air Dolomiti

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from Munich to Lugano

How to get from Munich to Lugano by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:50PM5h35
Munich
03:25AMLugano
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:50PM5h35
Munich
03:25AMLugano
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:50PM5h35
Munich
03:25AMLugano
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:30AM7h05
Munich
05:35PMLugano
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:20PM6h20
Munich
08:40PMLugano
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:10PM6h20
Munich
08:30PMLugano
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Lugano

Travel to Lugano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Lugano.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Munich to Lugano: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lugano:

Taking a bus costs $46 (€42) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $65 (€59).

Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€36) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Lugano from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 35 min of travel time.

Getting to Lugano by train takes 6 h 4 min on average.

The Munich to Lugano distance is around 192 miles (309 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Lugano is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Lugano:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Lugano, Via Ciani.

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

  • You can take a bus from Munich to Lugano with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Munich to Lugano.
  • You can travel by plane to Lugano from Munich with Air Dolomiti, Vueling Airlines, SWISS or easyJet, and you can find easyJet Munich to Lugano tickets for $65 (€59) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Munich to Lugano with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $40 (€36) with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Lugano.

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

  • You can find 5 direct buses per day to Lugano with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 9 direct flights a day to Lugano with Air Dolomiti.

Direct services to Lugano 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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Munich to Lugano often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Milan, Zurich, Como, Milano Centrale or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Munich and Lugano itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Lugano and any of these top destinations today!

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