How to travel from Hamburg to Munich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Munich

Omio 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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €120.

Distance: 381 miles (614 km)

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€114

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€50

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€220

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Average total duration

9h 30m

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2h 16m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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1.8 - 3.7kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Hamburg to Munich

How to get from Hamburg to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM11h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
10:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$661One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:15PM10h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:00AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH2067
03:05PM1h15
Hamburg Airport
04:20PMMunich Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 683
05:01PM6h04
Hamburg Hbf
11:05PMMunich Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 885
06:01PM6h13
Hamburg Hbf
12:14AMMunich Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 685
07:01PM5h59
Hamburg Hbf
01:00AMMunich Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:30AM11h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
05:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
05:21PM11h24
Hamburg Hbf
04:45AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00PM12h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
07:15AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$631One-way
1 transfer
SASSK650 · SK2657
03:30PM4h15
Hamburg Airport
07:45PMMunich Airport
$2211One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2071
05:05PM1h15
Hamburg Airport
06:20PMMunich Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH2077
07:35PM1h15
Hamburg Airport
08:50PMMunich Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Hamburg to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Munich, 91,29% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Munich.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to Munich from Hamburg. You can take a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Munich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Munich:

A bus is $62 (€56) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $94 (€85).

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Hamburg to Munich.

The fastest way from Hamburg to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:

Bus takes 10 h 45 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 33 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 381 miles (614 km) from Hamburg to Munich.

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Munich is:

  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Hamburg and Munich as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hamburg to Munich:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
  • Most travelers take a flight from Hamburg Airport to Munich Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Munich:

  • FlixBus can get you to Munich by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Hamburg to Munich for $33 (€29) on Omio.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or SAS for flights to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Hamburg to Munich tickets on Omio for $94 (€85).
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or FlixTrain can get you to Munich by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Munich for $33 (€30) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Munich with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct flight available with Lufthansa, Eurowings or Lufthansa Cityline (2) 12 direct flights per day.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Hamburg to Munich.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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