- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund Airport to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Airport to Munich will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 buses that leave Dortmund Airport for Munich on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 471 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Airport to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Airport to Munich:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Airport to Munich costing on average $173 (€141).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Airport to Munich buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Dortmund Airport | 9h30 | 6:30 PM Munich | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Dortmund Airport | 9h30 | 9:30 PM Munich | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dortmund Airport to Munich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 08:45. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 8:45 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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