What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Munich?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Munich is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Munich?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Munich is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Munich?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Munich. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 via Zürich HB and St. Margrethen Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Lugano to Munich?

The distance between Lugano and Munich is 415 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Munich without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Munich without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €19 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Munich?

The bus from Lugano to Munich central bus station takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Munich bus from?

Lugano to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Munich train from?

Lugano to Munich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Munich?

The best way to get from Lugano to Munich is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Lugano to Munich bus arrive?

Lugano to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Munich train arrive?

Lugano to Munich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Munich is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Lugano to Munich.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Munich?

Book your Lugano to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Munich?

Book your Lugano to Munich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Munich?

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Lugano to Munich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Munich by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N76 / ...
5h 35m
€19–40
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
7h 19m
€142–203
Drive 415.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Munichcar 415.3 km
4h 12m
€71–102
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 54m
€142–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Munich Airport Terminal 2bus RegioJet 22
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain S1 / ...
9h 26m
€43–63
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
5h 37m
€66–192
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h
€79–237

Lugano to Munich by bus

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Distance: 414.5 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Munich, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Munich central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 35m. RegioJet also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 via Zürich HB, St. Margrethen SG, and St. Margrethen Sg in around 7h 19m.

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