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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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $155 Average price |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Munich to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:30 PM7h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:35 PMLugano, Via Ciani$351One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:20 PM6h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)10:40 PMLugano, Via Ciani$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ4537:55 PM1h05Munich Airport9:00 PMMilan Linate Airport$2711One-way0 transfers
Other options
ECE 196 · IC 8738:48 AM6h10Munich Hbf2:58 PMLugano station$1071One-way1 transfer
ECE 194 · IC 87710:48 AM6h10Munich Hbf4:58 PMLugano station$1091One-way1 transfer
ECE 192 · IC 88112:48 PM6h10Munich Hbf6:58 PMLugano station$1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:50 PM5h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:10 AMLugano, Via Ciani$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 AM5h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 AMLugano, Via Ciani$371One-way0 transfers
EW7173 · EW782412:25 PM7h20Munich Airport7:45 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1641One-way1 transfer
EN827411:05 AM1h10Munich Airport12:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
LH944811:05 AM1h10Munich Airport12:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$2731One-way0 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.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lugano:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lugano costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lugano costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Lugano as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Lugano station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, easyJet to go to Lugano by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Lugano by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, easyJet.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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