Night Trains Trains in Germany Trains in France Trains in Spain Trains in the UK Trains in Italy

Featured Destinations

Rome to Venice train Barcelona to Madrid train Paris to Amsterdam train London to Paris train Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train Vienna to Budapest train Venice to Milan train Malmo to Copenhagen train Prague to Berlin train Brussels to Amsterdam train

Buses

Buses in Germany Buses in the UK Buses in France Buses in the US Buses in Spain

Featured Destinations

Valencia to Barcelona bus Brussels to Paris bus Cork to Dublin bus Madrid to Granada bus Manchester to Leeds bus Paris to Amsterdam bus Malaga to Madrid bus Vienna to Bratislava bus Paris to Brussels bus Lisbon to Lagos bus

Flights

Flights to Italy Flights to France Flights to Poland Flights to the UK Flights to Germany Flights to Canada Flights to Poland

Featured Destinations

Paris to Barcelona flights Amsterdam to Budapest flights Manchester to Rome flights London to Copenhagen flights Amsterdam to Berlin flights Paris to Milan flights Rome to Barcelona flights Madrid to Brussels flights Milan to Berlin flights London to Amsterdam flights

Ferries

NLG Seajets SNAV Blue Star Ferries Moby Lines

Featured Destinations

Calais to Dover ferry Palma to Ibiza ferry Sorrento to Positano ferry Santorini to Mykonos ferry Palermo to Naples ferry Dublin to Holyhead ferry

Your bookings

Dortmand to Munich train: ICE and Local Transport

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

Trust Pilot

4.4

6,750 reviews

Cheap train tickets from Dortmund to Munich

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€34

Average

€58

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:45AM6h20

Dortmund Central Station

01:05PMMunich Hbf

€341One-way

3 transfers

05:36AM6h50

Dortmund Central Station

12:26PMMunich Hbf

€361One-way

1 transfer

07:51AM7h07

Dortmund Central Station

02:58PMMunich Hbf

€441One-way

2 transfers

06:45AM7h25

Dortmund Central Station

02:10PMMunich Hbf

€511One-way

1 transfer

04:34AM7h28

Dortmund Central Station

12:02PMMunich Hbf

€1251One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Dortmund to Munich

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

Deutsche Bahn

08:09AM5h57

Dortmund Central Station

02:06PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

08:09AM7h18

Dortmund Central Station

03:27PMMunich Hbf

3 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

08:36AM5h50

Dortmund Central Station

02:26PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

08:48AM6h51

Dortmund Central Station

03:39PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

08:54AM7h47

Dortmund Central Station

04:41PMMunich Hbf

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

09:03AM6h04

Dortmund Central Station

03:07PMMunich Hbf

0 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets by train, bus, flight or ferry

Sun
Oct 01

Mon
Oct 02

Tue
Oct 03

Wed
Oct 04

Thu
Oct 05

Fri
Oct 06

Sat
Oct 07

Sun
Oct 08

Mon
Oct 09

Tue
Oct 10

Wed
Oct 11

Thu
Oct 12

Fri
Oct 13

Sat
Oct 14

Fastest train times from Dortmund to Munich

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

5 h 50 m

Average

6 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

477 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Dortmund for Munich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:36AM5h50

Dortmund Central Station

02:26PMMunich Hbf

€1471One-way

0 transfers

08:09AM5h57

Dortmund Central Station

02:06PMMunich Hbf

€1621One-way

2 transfers

09:03AM6h04

Dortmund Central Station

03:07PMMunich Hbf

€1621One-way

0 transfers

08:48AM6h51

Dortmund Central Station

03:39PMMunich Hbf

€1651One-way

2 transfers

08:09AM7h18

Dortmund Central Station

03:27PMMunich Hbf

€1371One-way

3 transfers

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Dortmund to Munich

The customer opinion was acquired via Cimenio. Cimenio incentivises its users for giving an honest opinion and proving the booking with a photo of the travel ticket.

Pro

Full equipment

Comfortable seats

Friendly staff

Contra

Air conditioner defective

The journey was made without changing trains and had therefore been very relaxing. The train was very clean and the staff was very friendly. However, the air conditioning did not work on the train. The train had an on-board bistro and it was very clean. The train had been on time and had full facilities. There was an internet connection and plenty of power sockets on the train. Overall, a very relaxing journey. Due to the punctuality, the journey took just 6 hours.

Overview: Train from Dortmund to Munich

	Distance	296 miles (477 km)
	Average train duration	5 h 57 min
	Average train ticket price	$102 (€91)
	Train frequency	17 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Dortmund to Munich cover the 296 miles (477 km) long route taking on average 5 h 57 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $102 (€91), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $38 (€34). Travelers depart most frequently from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in München Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Munich trains

You can travel by train from Dortmund to Munich with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $38 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dortmund to Munich train.

Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Munich train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $38
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 17 a day

Train from Dortmund to Munich. Information about travel times and routes

Here you can find all information about the trip by train from Dortmund to Munich at a glance.

How do I get cheaply by train from Dortmund to Munich?

To travel by train from Dortmund to Munich, there are over 50 connections available every day. Around thirteen trains a day connect the city in the eastern Ruhr area directly with the Bavarian capital on the line from Dortmund to Munich. These are mainly fast ICE trains. Anyone wishing to travel the train route from Dortmund to Munich will have the opportunity to do so with the long-distance trains of Deutsche Bahn as well as on sections with regional trains. In addition, the €bahn or €city trains run on individual sections of the route. The train journey from Dortmund to Munich leads through the entire Ruhr area with its industrial monuments and the directly connected cities. Afterwards, travelers enjoy the view of the romantic Rhine Valley with its vineyards. Later the journey leads again at the vineyards of the Main in Franconia along.

With the German course from Dortmund to Munich

The German course offers 13 direct connections on the distance from Dortmund to Munich between 0 and about 22.30. The comfortable and fast ICE trains are used. Passengers receive the service typical of ICE trains with an on-board restaurant or bistro and comfortable, air-conditioned wagons. On some routes, the train runs from Dortmund to Munich at speeds of over 200 km/h.

How long does the train journey from Dortmund to Munich take?

The journey by train from Dortmund to Munich extends over around 700 km and lasts between 5.5 and around 10 hours. With the fast direct connections, the journey times on the train line from Dortmund to Munich are comparable to a change in Essen. Also on the route via Cologne and Mannheim with two changes the trains reach Munich from Dortmund in less than 6 hours. Especially long are the journey times of the trains which, after two changes in Cologne and at the Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, first travel through Baden-Württemberg.

How much does a train ticket from Dortmund to Munich cost?

The cost of a train ticket from Dortmund to Munich is between 120 and 150 € in the normal 2nd class. If you book your ticket early and decide on a train connection, you can save money and travel from Dortmund to Munich for just over 50 €.

From which station does the train run from Dortmund to Munich?

The journey by train from Dortmund to Munich starts at Dortmund Central Station. The train station is centrally located on the northern edge of the city center and is easily accessible by public transport from all directions of the city area as well as from the surrounding areas of the eastern Ruhr area, northern Sauerland and southern Münsterland. Directly below the station building there is a large underground station that runs in all directions of the city. Buses run from the large bus station at the north exit of the station building. There are also connections with suburban trains and regional trains to the entire Ruhr area and neighbouring regions directly at Dortmund main station.

At which station does the train arrive from Dortmund to Munich?

Whoever travels by train from Dortmund to Munich reaches Munich at the main station. After Hamburg Central Station, Munich Central Station is the second busiest in Germany. With 34 platforms running above and below ground, Munich's main train station has the highest number of platforms in Germany and ranks second worldwide. From here, travelers have direct connections to continue their journey with the S-Bahn and regional trains. In the lower part of the modern train station building there are two underground stops that run in all directions of the city. In front of the station building you have the opportunity to continue your journey by bus or tram.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Dortmund to Munich

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Dortmund to Munich. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Dortmund to Munich and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

Deutsche Bahn

More information

More information:	Deutsche Bahn
More information:	Trains in Germany
More information:	Trains
More information:	Eurail Pass
More information:	High-speed trains

FAQs: Trains from Dortmund to Munich

FAQs: Travel by train from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Munich.

Cheap train tickets from Dortmund to Munich can start from as little as $38 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dortmund to Munich is $102 (€91); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Dortmund to Munich train travel time is 5 h 57 min for the 296 mile (477 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Dortmund to Munich leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Dortmund to Munich leaves at 8: 36 PM.

Yes, there are 17 direct trains a day from Dortmund to Munich with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Dortmund to Munich, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Munich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Dortmund to Munich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 36 PM.

When departing from Dortmund, you have various train station options to start your route from including Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Signal Iduna Park and Dortmund-Hörde. When arriving in Munich, you can end your trip in train stations like München Hbf, München Flughafen Terminal and München Ost.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Dortmund Hbf, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at München Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Dortmund to Munich is January.

Yes, you can take a bus from Dortmund to Munich.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Dortmund

Munich

Dortmund Hbf is the most popular Dortmund railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Dortmund for your trip to Munich.

Dortmund Hbf Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Dortmund Hbf, Königswall 15, 44137 Dortmund

Phone Number

+49 179 6088080

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Dortmund Signal Iduna Park Parking