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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Munich to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Lucerne will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Munich for Lucerne on Mon, Nov 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 273 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €129.
Distance: 273 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €288 Average price |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Lucerne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Lucerne buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h55 | 12:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 12h20 | 10:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h30 | 10:25 AM Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Munich to Lucerne
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Buses from Munich to Lucerne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 273 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 273 km |
Average bus duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Munich to LucerneYou can travel by bus between Munich to Lucerne with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Munich to Lucerne
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Munich to Lucerne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
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