Munich to Lucerne train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Lucerne

Showing times and prices for 13 May

Cheapest price

£127

Average price

£133

Fastest journey

4 h 31 m

Average duration

4 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

273 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Munich to Lucerne will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.

Fast trains

To travel from Munich to Lucerne you need to make at least one change.

RE 3876 · REX25886 · IR 3268

09:205h31

Munich Hbf

14:51Lucerne station

£1271One-way

2 changes

ECE 192 · IR 2126

12:544h31

Munich Hbf

17:25Lucerne station

£1311One-way

1 change

ECE 190 · IR 2130

14:544h31

Munich Hbf

19:25Lucerne station

£1361One-way

1 change

ECE 194 · IR 2122

10:544h31

Munich Hbf

15:25Lucerne station

£1361One-way

1 change

ECE 196 · IR 2576

08:534h32

Munich Hbf

13:25Lucerne station

£1361One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, 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 coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£65 Average Price	£41 Average Price Cheapest	£228 Average Price
6h 9m average duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 45m average duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 37m average duration 7h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Munich to Lucerne train times

Showing trains for today, Monday 12 May

Last updated at 11:17

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ECE 190 · IR 2130	On time 12:54 Munich Hbf	4h31	17:25 Lucerne station	1 change
Tuesday 13 May
ECE 196 · IR 2576	On time 06:53 Munich Hbf	4h32	11:25 Lucerne station	1 change
RE 3876 · REX25886 · IR 3268	On time 07:20 Munich Hbf	5h31	12:51 Lucerne station	2 changes
ECE 194 · IR 2122	On time 08:54 Munich Hbf	4h31	13:25 Lucerne station	1 change
ECE 192 · IR 2126	10:54 Munich Hbf	4h31	15:25 Lucerne station	1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Munich to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Munich to Lucerne is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Munich to Lucerne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Munich to Lucerne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Munich to Lucerne.

Trains

from £43

Coaches

from £27

Flights

from £158

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Munich to Lucerne

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Trains from Munich to Lucerne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £18

Distance

273 km

Average train duration

5h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 28m

First train

02:31

Last train

21:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £18

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Munich to Lucerne

You can travel by train between Munich and Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £27. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Lucerne from Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Munich to Lucerne with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Munich to Lucerne train

FAQs: Travel by train from Munich to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Lucerne.

Cheap train tickets from Munich to Lucerne can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Munich to Lucerne is £65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Munich to Lucerne is 4 h 31 min to travel the 169 mile long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The first train from Munich to Lucerne leaves at 02: 31. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Munich to Lucerne leaves at 21: 46.

For the trip from Munich to Lucerne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Lucerne from Munich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 46.

A trip to Lucerne from Munich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Munich to Lucerne is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Munich to Lucerne including taking a coach, train or flight.