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Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf 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 Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 37 trains that leave Erfurt Hbf for Munich Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.
ICE 607 · ICE 1081
ICE 905
ICE 905 · 4001
ICE 507
ICE 509
ICE 1501
ICE 1503
ICE 1505
ICE 1507
ICE 1509Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
The journey is about 1h 43m faster (2h 41m by train vs 4h 24m by car) and roughly $0.67 (€0.55) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€57) vs $70 (€57)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 905 | Delayed 1:20 AM 3:20 AMErfurt Hbf | 3h55 | 5:15 AM 5:15 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1009 | Delayed 12:39 PM 2:14 PMErfurt Hbf | 2h31 | 2:56 PM 2:56 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 509 | Delayed 1:15 PM 2:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 2h34 | 3:35 PM 3:35 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 | Delayed 1:19 PM 3:14 PMErfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1101 | On time 4:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 601 | On time 4:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h33 | 7:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 | On time 5:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 7:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 801 · ICE 723 | Delayed 3:46 PM 5:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 2h38 | 6:19 PM 6:19 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 801 | Delayed 3:46 PM 5:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 3h07 | 8:42 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1103 | On time 6:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h32 | 8:46 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 603 | On time 6:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h35 | 9:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 | On time 7:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 9:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 803 | Delayed 5:45 PM 7:35 PMErfurt Hbf | 3h07 | 10:42 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1105 · ICE 683 | On time 8:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h36 | 10:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 605 | On time 8:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h35 | 11:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 | On time 9:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 11:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1107 | On time 10:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3h16 | 1:30 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1107 · ICE 685 | On time 10:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h36 | 12:50 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 607 · ICE 1081 | On time 10:54 PM Erfurt Hbf | 7h15 | 6:09 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 · ICE 1081 | On time 11:47 PM Erfurt Hbf | 6h22 | 6:09 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 501 | On time 6:24 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h07 | 9:31 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 | On time 7:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h27 | 9:41 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 701 | On time 7:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 3h07 | 10:42 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 701 · ICE 523 | On time 7:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h37 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003 | On time 8:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h31 | 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 503 | On time 8:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h32 | 11:07 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 | On time 9:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 703 | Delayed 7:58 AM 9:35 AMErfurt Hbf | 3h07 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 703 · ICE 527 | Delayed 7:58 AM 9:35 AMErfurt Hbf | 2h37 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1005 | On time 10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h32 | 12:46 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 505 | On time 10:35 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h33 | 1:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 | On time 11:14 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 1:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1007 | On time 12:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h32 | 2:46 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 507 | On time 12:35 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h33 | 3:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1507 | On time 1:14 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h29 | 3:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 4:24 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
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Elegant square framed by major historic buildings, a key stop on central walks through old Munich.
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Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Budget food is manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
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