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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £422.
Distance: 303 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£93 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £422 Average Price | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average £93.
A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Coach takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around £93 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£25. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Locarno from Munich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Munich to Locarno is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Locarno are Lugano, Bellinzona, Brissago and Mendrisio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Locarno on Omio.
Lugano is known for its lakeside setting and Swiss-Italian character, where palm-lined streets meet elegant piazzas. It combines a polished business centre with relaxed outdoor life, framed by Lake Lugano and the surrounding hills.
Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.
Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for wine, a compact historic centre and FoxTown. Its Italian-speaking character, old churches and setting near Monte Generoso give it a relaxed Lombard feel within Switzerland.
Travel to Locarno 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 Locarno.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A coach is £54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average £93.
A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average £422.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Coach takes on average 6h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Locarno as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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