- 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
$69
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
434 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Munich will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
It's difficult to get from Bonn to Munich without transferring at least once.
ICE 25 · ICE 915
ICE 1644 · ICE 579 · ICE 569
STR 66 · ICE 121 · ICE 915
STR 66 · ICE 1513 · ICE 529
STR 66 · ICE 621
STR 66 · ICE 121 · ICE 915
STR 66 · ICE 621
10616 · ICE 919
10820 · 10917 · ICE 629
STR 66 · ICE 1513 · ICE 529Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Bonn to Munich:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Munich costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $181 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Munich costing on average $228 (€186).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (5h 16m by train vs 6h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $98 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Munich trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 · ICE 699 | Delayed 10:15 PM 12:15 AMBonn Hbf | 7h12 | 5:27 AM 5:27 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 521 | On time 3:57 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h16 | 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25407 · ICE 921 · ICE 571 · ICE 267 | On time 4:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 6h22 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
25406 · ICE 911 | On time 4:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h07 | 9:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 23 · ICE 913 | On time 6:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h26 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25410 · ICE 913 | On time 6:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h07 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10604 · ICE 913 | On time 6:47 AM Bonn-Beuel station | 4h53 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1648 · ICE 563 | On time 7:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h35 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 527 | On time 7:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 4h45 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h08 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h26 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25414 · ICE 915 | On time 8:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h07 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10608 · ICE 915 | On time 8:47 AM Bonn-Beuel station | 4h53 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h08 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1940 · ICE 575 · ICE 565 | On time 9:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h35 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
10812 · 10909 · ICE 621 | On time 9:17 AM Bonn-Beuel station | 4h55 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 10:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h26 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 225 | On time 10:57 AM Bonn Hbf | 4h43 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2013 · ICE 517 | On time 11:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 5h15 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 625 | On time 11:27 AM Bonn Hbf | 4h46 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h09 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 1517 · ICE 627 | On time 12:07 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h06 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 | On time 12:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h26 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25422 · ICE 919 | On time 12:33 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h07 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | On time 12:57 PM Bonn Hbf | 4h43 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1011 | On time 2:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h27 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 721 | On time 2:27 PM Bonn Hbf | 4h45 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
25426 · ICE 1011 | On time 2:33 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h08 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
STR 66 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | On time 2:57 PM Bonn Hbf | 4h44 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1946 · ICE 771 · ICE 1069 | On time 3:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 5h42 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
STR 66 · ICE 723 | On time 3:27 PM Bonn Hbf | 4h46 | 8:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bonn to Munich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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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.
A premier Old Masters gallery with major European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Dürer, Rubens, and Raphael. Essential for classical art lovers.
A leading museum for modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and graphic art. Popular for its breadth and for pairing well with the nearby Pinakothek museums.
One of Europe’s largest urban parks, famous for long walks, open lawns, river scenes, and the Eisbach wave. A must for both classic sightseeing and social-media-friendly city moments.
Munich’s best-known market square and a lively old-town stop with strong local character. Even without focusing on food, it is worth visiting for atmosphere, architecture, and daily city life.
The 1972 Olympic Park remains one of Munich’s most recognizable leisure areas, combining landmark architecture, views, open space, and year-round events. Very popular with visitors and locals.
Traditional Munich veal sausages gently heated and served with sweet mustard and a pretzel, especially popular as a late-morning classic.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, a hearty Bavarian specialty often served with dumplings or potato salad in Munich beer halls.
A Bavarian beer garden spread made from Camembert, butter, paprika, and onions, typically eaten with pretzels and very tied to Munich drinking culture.
Legendary fine dining restaurant in Munich celebrated for refined cuisine, formal service, and long-standing culinary prestige.
Well-known traditional beer garden and restaurant popular for Bavarian fare, Augustiner beer, and a relaxed local setting.
Respected traditional inn famous for dumplings, roast dishes, and an authentic neighborhood Bavarian atmosphere.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though transit is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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