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Fastest Journey
6 h 46 m
Average
7 h 27 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
602 km
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Munich without transferring at least once.
Distance | 373 miles (602 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 47 min | |
Average train ticket price | $99 (€93) | |
Train frequency | 6 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) |
Trains from Brussels to Munich cover the 373 miles (602 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 47 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $58 (€55), but the average price of train tickets is $99 (€93). Travelers depart most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and arrive in München Hbf.
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Brussels to Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Munich train information:
SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train to Munich from Brussels.
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SNCB from Brussels to Munich train information:
Traveling from Brussels to Munich by train is more straightforward than you might think. Several trains leave Brussels every day in the morning, noon, and evening. The distance between the two cities is about 373 miles, and the average travel time is 6 hours and 32 minutes.
Eighteen trains depart daily from Brussels train station to Munich Hbf. These provide efficient transportation with several transfers along the way. The cheapest and fastest options leave Brussels at noon and in the evening, while the rest depart every two hours. The first departure leaves at around 5:56 a.m., and the last train departs for Munich shortly before 8:00 p.m.
Munich lies southeast of Brussels. Depending on the train operator and the time of travel, passengers can have 1 to 5 interchanges, but most routes linking the two cities have only one change, either in Frankfurt or Cologne. The duration of the travel by trains from Brussels to Munich is about 9.5 hours.
Departure stations: The main railway departure stations are the Brussels Central Station (Brussels Centrale) and the Brussels Midi (South Station). Both stations are about 3.7 miles from the city center, and offer assistance for disabled persons, food courts, lost and found, bathrooms for the disabled, escalators, and more.
Arrival station: The Munich Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) station is the arrival point in the city and has 26 platforms. Trains arriving from Brussels stop at platforms 11-26. It features an escalator, ATMs, WiFi (free for the first 30 minutes), food kiosks, and temporary luggage storage.
There are several train companies from Brussels to Munich, which include high-speed options, such as Thalys and DB SNCF services (IC, ICE, EC, and Railjet). Most of the fastest DB trains have a single change (about 19-25 minutes) along the way, but the standard-speed alternatives have four to five changes during the journey. DB InterCity Express (ICE) trains run at speeds of up to 186.4 mph, linking Brussels and Munich directly with only a short travel time. Thalys train services also reach high speeds. They take relatively longer than their DB counterparts, since they require two connections, mainly in Paris and Stuttgart.
Travelers boarding Thalys trains from Brussels to Munich can choose between first- and second-class options. Travelers have access to power outlets, increased legroom, free WiFi access, on-board taxi reservations, and meal services at your seat. The trains also feature ample luggage storage space. To store the bike on board, the wheels must be removed, and the bike covered with a flexible material. Physically impaired passengers can travel in the premium class at a standard ticket price, although the fare caters for one-way only.
DB trains also provide first-class options, such as the Intercity-Express (ICE). Both first- and second-class trains offer free WiFi, but the former offers unlimited access. First-class travelers enjoy amplifiers for mobile reception, more legroom, and executive DB lounge at the station. You can only store a bike on a long-distance train with an accompanying ticket. Physically disabled passengers can be assisted with wheelchairs and board the train using temporary ramps. On-board, the trains have disability-friendly bathrooms and comfortable seats.
Omio provides a concierge site for cheap train tickets from Brussels to Munich. You can enjoy even more discounted ticket prices by learning some tips and tricks. One of the practical ways of landing a cheap train fare is by booking in advance. Unlike when booking on the travel date, you can book the ticket a few days in advance and enjoy discounts of up to $62. It plays to your advantage to be flexible about travel dates and allows you to book the ticket during off-peak times when the prices are at a lower rate. It isn't very easy to travel to Munich from Brussels directly. Taking a route with more connections may be slower but it will save you money.
Travel between Brussels, Belgium and Munich, Germany by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 8/8/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Brussels to Munich as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Brussels, Belgium from Munich is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 7/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Brussels from Munich closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking a train from Brussels, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Bruxelles-Midi, Bruxelles-Central and Brussels-Nord. When you arrive in Munich, your train can arrive in train stations including München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Bruxelles-Midi to München Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Bruxelles-Midi and travel around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at München Hbf and need to travel approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the train station to the city center in Munich.
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