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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Munich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 381 miles (614 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$332 Average price | $111 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $269 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $332 (€278).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
You'll arrive about 6h 20m sooner (2h 3m by flight vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $332 (€278) compared to roughly $130 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Munich
How to get from Hamburg to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:10 PM11h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 PM11h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH41159:25 PM1h20Hamburg Airport10:45 PMMunich Airport$2041One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus1:39 PM14h11Hamburg Hbf3:50 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$781One-way2 transfers- ICE 5815:01 AM5h48Hamburg Hbf10:49 AMMunich Hbf$841One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8856:01 PM5h49Hamburg Hbf11:50 PMMunich Hbf$881One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 AM11h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:10 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus5:39 PM13h46Hamburg Hbf7:25 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM13h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$551One-way1 transfer
EW71706:25 AM1h20Hamburg Airport7:45 AMMunich Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
EW71722:30 PM1h20Hamburg Airport3:50 PMMunich Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
DE4180 · DE44277:55 AM7h35Hamburg Airport3:30 PMMunich Airport$2801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Munich:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $111 (€93).
A bus is $269 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $332 (€278).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, metronom, Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Icelandair, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Cityjet to go to Munich by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines.
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