The average train between Lucerne and Munich takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Munich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Munich. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Munich at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Munich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Munich. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Munich station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Lucerne to Munich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Munich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Munich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Munich is 273.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to München Hbf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 6h 40m.