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How to get fromMunich to Luganoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Lugano by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luganobus bus FlixBus N76 / ...
    5h 20m
    CHF 27–50

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain train 88
    2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    6h 41m
    CHF 115–425

  3. Drive  415.3 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Luganocar car 415.3 km
    4h 14m
    CHF 69–100

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    5h 11m
    CHF 156–432

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 3m
    CHF 73–200

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MUC - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 58m
    CHF 99–263

Munich to Lugano by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Lugano 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 29–50 and the journey takes 5h 20m. RegioJet also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Lugano via St. Margrethen Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 41m.

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