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Compare coach, train and flight for Munich to Locarno
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 £31 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. 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 £31, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 303 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average £67.
A coach is £354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Coach takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around £67 compared to roughly £68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £1. The journey takes 5h 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Locarno
How to get to Locarno from Munich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Locarno is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Milan)4:456h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40Lugano, Via Ciani£221One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Milan)4:456h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40Lugano, Via Ciani£221One-way0 changes
Fastest
LH51889:351h05Munich Airport10:40Milan Linate Airport£1811One-way0 changes
Other options
- ECE 196 · IC 873 · S 208:326h43Munich Hbf15:15Locarno station£921One-way2 changes
- ECE 196 · IC 873 · S 20 · Bus 48:326h48Munich Hbf15:20Locarno, Debarcadero£921One-way3 changes
- ECE 194 · IC 877 · S 2010:316h44Munich Hbf17:15Locarno station£1081One-way2 changes
U2395217:151h10Munich Airport18:25Milan Malpensa Airport£551One-way0 changes
VY1817 · VY633021:0512h05Munich Airport9:10Milan Malpensa Airport£981One-way1 change- VY1813 · VY633210:255h30Munich Airport15:55Milan Malpensa Airport£1041One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Locarno:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Locarno costing on average £67.
A coach is £366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Locarno costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 20m.
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
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.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Locarno station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Locarno by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Locarno by coach.
- 6 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
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