The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Munich
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Munich will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $136.
To travel from Lucerne to Munich you need to make at least one change.
IR 2121 · EC 193
IR 2571 · EC 99
IR 2117 · EC 191
IR 2312 · ICE 370 · ICE 565
IR 2316 · ICE 278 · ICE 567
IR 2121 · EC 193
IR 2571 · EC 99
IR 2117 · EC 191
IR 2312 · ICE 370 · ICE 565
IR 2316 · ICE 278 · ICE 567Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lucerne to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$113 Average Price | $68 Average Price Cheapest | $312 Average Price |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lucerne to Munich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2571 · EC 99 | On time 7:35 am Lucerne station | 4h29 | 12:04 pm Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2312 · ICE 370 · ICE 565 | On time 7:54 am Lucerne station | 5h55 | 1:49 pm Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2117 · EC 191 | On time 9:35 am Lucerne station | 4h29 | 2:04 pm Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2316 · ICE 278 · ICE 567 | On time 9:54 am Lucerne station | 5h55 | 3:49 pm Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2121 · EC 193 | On time 11:35 am Lucerne station | 4h29 | 4:04 pm Munich Hbf | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Munich
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lucerne to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne and Munich from $24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Lucerne to Munich train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Munich
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- Lieblingseck
- Westend Döner
- Domino's
- Trattoria Grande
- Hahn
- Ars Vivendi
- B&B Hotel München City-West
- Hilton Garden Inn Munich City West
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