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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Lugano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lugano. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Munich to Lugano?

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

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

The best way to get from Munich to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

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

The bus from Munich central bus station to Lugano takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Munich to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Lugano train from?

Munich to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Lugano?

The best way to get from Munich to Lugano is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 460 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Munich to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Lugano train arrive?

Munich to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Lugano is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Munich to Lugano.

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

Book your Munich to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Munich to Lugano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N76 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 30–55
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
7h 31m
CHF 120–455
Drive 415.3 km
1. Drive from Munich to Luganocar 415.3 km
4h 14m
CHF 68–98
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
5h 11m
CHF 160–451
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 3m
CHF 77–187
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 57m
CHF 93–250

Munich to Lugano by bus

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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 30–55 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 Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 31m.

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