- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 38 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
614 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Munich will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 15 buses that leave Hamburg for Munich on Mon, Jun 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 614 km distance in an average of 11 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 11 h 55 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $289 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Munich:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $221 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $289 (€233).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€54) compared to roughly $134 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€54). The journey takes 10h 0m versus 8h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 15h13 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 16h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:11PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Munich buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h35 | 9:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h50 | 3:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h55 | 6:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h15 | 10:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 16h09 | 5:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h00 | 5:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h45 | 4:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 13h50 | 6:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 14h15 | 6:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:42 PM Hamburg Harburg | 13h38 | 6:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:42 PM Hamburg Harburg | 14h03 | 6:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h30 | 5:30 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h55 | 5:55 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h55 | 7:25 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h30 | 7:00 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Munich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 10h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 381 miles (614 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 381 miles (614 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Munich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Munich trip today.
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Major old masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Leading museum complex for modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and works on paper, all under one roof.
One of the world's largest urban parks, popular for long walks, river views, open lawns, and the Eisbach surfers.
Historic open-air market area in the old town, popular for atmosphere, local character, and people-watching even if you are not shopping.
Large park and event zone built for the 1972 Olympics, known for its sweeping landscape design, stadium architecture, and city views from Olympic Hill.
Traditional Munich veal and pork sausage, gently heated and typically eaten in the morning with sweet mustard and a pretzel. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, usually served with potato dumplings or cabbage. A classic hearty Bavarian beer hall dish strongly associated with Munich.
A Bavarian cheese spread made from Camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, commonly served with bread or pretzels in beer gardens. It is a beloved Munich snack.
Refined dining restaurant linked to the famous delicatessen, offering upscale cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a more elegant Munich food experience.
Established Bavarian beer garden and restaurant known for Augustiner beer, roast meats, and a classic local atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
Respected traditional inn particularly known for dumplings and regional Bavarian cooking, with a warm and authentic neighborhood feel.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining, but transit and bakeries remain manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and tell the server the total when paying.
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Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB) -> Munich Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Munich by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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