- Must visit
Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, with major works by Dürer, Rubens and Raphael. A core art stop in Munich’s museum quarter.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 26 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Munich Hbf on Tue, May 26, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.
NJ 294
Regionale 16036+
EC 80
Regionale 3842+
EC 80
Regionale Veloce 3844+
EC 80
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+
EC 80
RJ 82
RJ 82
RJ 86
RJ 86
RJ 88Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $346 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 33m Average total duration 18h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf costing on average $118 (€95).
A bus is $285 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf costing on average $346 (€279).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 18h 3m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 294 | 10:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 12h34 | 11:28 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 82 | On time 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 16h00 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 86 | On time 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h02 | 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88 | On time 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h01 | 2:26 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 82 | On time 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h05 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 88 | On time 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h06 | 2:26 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 86 | On time 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h07 | 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 88 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 2:26 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 88 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 2:26 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 86 | On time 9:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 86 | On time 9:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 4:27 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16036+ EC 80 | On time 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h18 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16036+ RJ 82 | On time 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h15 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ EC 80 | On time 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h12 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ RJ 82 | On time 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h09 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842+ RJ 82 | On time 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h20 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842+ EC 80 | On time 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h23 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale 91514+ EC 80 | On time 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h18 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ RJ 82 | On time 12:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h09 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ EC 80 | On time 12:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h12 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale TTPER 22474 · Regionale 17138+ EC 80 | On time 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h55 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509+ EC 80 | On time 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h12 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509+ RJ 82 | On time 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 82 | On time 1:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 82 | On time 1:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 8:25 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844+ EC 80 | On time 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h18 | 10:28 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Munich Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average train duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:54 PM |
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