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Train Information to Munich from Lucerne
 | Distance | 169 miles (273 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 55 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £21 (€24) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB |
Trains from Lucerne to Munich cover the 169 miles (273 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 55 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or ÖBB. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £21, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £17.
Train companies
Train from Lucerne to Munich with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB
For as little as £17 you can travel by train from Lucerne to Munich with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Lucerne to Munich train.
Deutsche Bahn has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your Deutsche Bahn tickets between Lucerne and Munich and when travelling by train:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Trains from Lucerne to Munich
The route from Lucerne to Munich is serviced by approximately 25 departures every weekday, 22 operated by DB and 3 by ŐBB. DB runs the fastest and cheapest routes.There are no direct journeys between these two towns. All journeys require at least one change, and some journeys require as many as six changes. All journeys start at the Lucerne hbf, and end at the Munich hbf. Most journeys take about 6 hours to complete, but can take up to 10 hours, depending on layover times.
Which train companies travel from Lucerne to Munich?
Of the 25 trains each weekday, 22 are operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) and 3 by ŐBB. Deutsche Bahn, who tend to offer the fastest service, are the main rail provider in Germany, known for the efficieny and reliability of service.
How long is the train journey from Lucerne to Munich?
There are no direct journeys between Lucerne and Munich. All journeys require between 1 and 6 changes. Journeys take between 6 and 12 hours to complete, depending on the layover time at the transfer stations. Transfer stations include Zurich, Basel, Karlsruhe, Schaffhausen, Singen and Stuttgart.
How many trains are there from Lucerne to Munich?
Passengers can expect up to 25 trains that run from Lucerne to Munich every weekday. Departures are spread throughout the day, running for practically 24 hours a day. The trains run at approximately hourly (during peak times) or two-hourly (during off-peak times) intervals. Service regularity continues over the weekend, with departures available well into the night on Saturday and Sunday.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lucerne to Munich?
Departure train station: All trains bound for Munich leave from the Lucerne hbf. This is Lucerne’s main railway station. It is situated in the city centre, on the south bank of Lake Lucerne. The station boasts access to various forms of public transport (including to boat trips on the lake), as well as an underground shopping mall.
Arrival train station: The stations where changes occur differ, but the destination station for this train journey from Lucerne is always the Munich hbf, (the first change always takes place at either the Zurich or the Basel station). This is the main railway station in Munich, and is the 7th busiest station in Europe. It has easy access to public transport, and has extensive shopping facilities.
Travel Tips
Travel between Lucerne, Switzerland and Munich, Germany by train is: Partially open.
Can I enter Germany from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lucerne?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Munich, Germany?
All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 20/10/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Munich from Lucerne as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Lucerne, Switzerland from Munich is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Lucerne from Munich restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Munich?
Conditions of reentry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Lucerne, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 15/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Lucerne from Munich closer to your date of departure here.
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