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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · S88:38 AM7h17Holzwickede station3:55 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way3 transfers- 17409 · ICE 621 · S88:19 AM6h56Holzwickede station3:15 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way2 transfers
- 17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · 592648:38 AM7h10Holzwickede station3:48 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way4 transfers
- 17409 · ICE 621 · S88:19 AM6h56Holzwickede station3:15 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way2 transfers
- 17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · 592648:38 AM7h10Holzwickede station3:48 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way4 transfers
- 17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · S88:38 AM7h17Holzwickede station3:55 PMMunich Airport Terminal station$911One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $162.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 23m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport:
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport costing on average $162 (€130).
Other travel options to Munich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 14h 53m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€130) compared to roughly $109 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.92 (€-42.57). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 5h 41m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17417 · ICE 629 · S8 | 12:19 PM Holzwickede station | 6h56 | 7:15 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 transfers | |
| 17414 · 26717 · ICE 589 · S8 | 12:38 PM Holzwickede station | 7h17 | 7:55 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 3 transfers | |
| 17419 · ICE 721 · S8 | 1:18 PM Holzwickede station | 6h57 | 8:15 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
| 17409 · ICE 621 · S8 | 8:19 AM Holzwickede station | 6h56 | 3:15 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 transfers | |
| 17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · S8 | 8:38 AM Holzwickede station | 7h17 | 3:55 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 3 transfers | |
| 17406 · 26709 · ICE 585 · 59264 | 8:38 AM Holzwickede station | 7h10 | 3:48 PM Munich Airport Terminal station | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport
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Trains from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $162 (€130) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 06:54. The fastest train covers the 286 miles (461 km) distance in 7h 47m.
Distance 286 miles (461 km) |
Average train duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $162 (€130) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 47m |
First train 6:54 AM |
Last train 6:54 AM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Trains from Dortmund Airport to Munich Airport
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