Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 30

Cheapest price on Aug 30

kr318

Average ticket price on Aug 30

kr1080

Fastest journey on Aug 30

4 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Aug 30

4 h 22 m

Trains on Aug 30

24

Distance

488 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover 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 Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around kr1080 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr318.

Fast trains

On Sun, Aug 30, we found 24 trains from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf, including 13 direct services.

On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .

On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 521
    2:08 AM7h05
    Hanover Hbf
    9:13 AMMunich Hbf
    kr3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · ICE 827
    12:30 AM7h53
    Hanover Hbf
    8:23 AMMunich Hbf
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 521
    2:30 AM6h43
    Hanover Hbf
    9:13 AMMunich Hbf
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · ICE 827
    12:30 AM7h53
    Hanover Hbf
    8:23 AMMunich Hbf
    kr7161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 521
    2:30 AM6h42
    Hanover Hbf
    9:12 AMMunich Hbf
    kr7161One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr427 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr427, while a flight costs an average of kr2344.

Distance: 303 miles (488 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

kr682

Average price

kr427

Average price

Cheapest

kr2344

Average price

kr7

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 51m

Average total duration

10h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf is a bus with an average price of kr427.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf:

A bus is kr256 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average kr682.

A bus is kr1918 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average kr2344.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover Hbf and Munich Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 7m sooner (4h 49m by train vs 5h 56m by car). Tickets start at around kr682 compared to roughly kr7 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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.

Live departures

Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1081
Delayed
10:03 PM 12:02 AMHanover Hbf
6h41
4:09 AM 4:09 AMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · ICE 827
Delayed
10:30 PM 12:30 AMHanover Hbf
7h53
6:38 AM 6:38 AMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 521
Delayed
12:30 AM 2:32 AMHanover Hbf
6h41
9:13 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 787
Delayed
10:42 AM 11:27 AMHanover Hbf
4h23
2:41 PM 2:41 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 789
On time
1:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h22
5:49 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 589
On time
2:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h21
6:48 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 881
On time
3:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h23
7:50 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 681
On time
4:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h23
8:50 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 883 · ICE 1603
On time
5:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h39
10:06 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 683
On time
6:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h43
11:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 885
On time
7:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h44
12:11 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 685
On time
8:27 PM Hanover Hbf
5h03
1:30 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 777 · ICE 619
On time
8:53 PM Hanover Hbf
9h10
6:03 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2837 · ICE 619
On time
8:53 PM Hanover Hbf
9h10
6:03 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Sunday, August 30
Deutsche BahnICE 1541 · ICE 1003
On time
3:02 AM Hanover Hbf
7h43
10:45 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 783
On time
7:27 AM Hanover Hbf
4h23
11:50 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 583
On time
8:27 AM Hanover Hbf
4h25
12:52 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 785
On time
9:27 AM Hanover Hbf
4h23
1:50 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 585
On time
10:27 AM Hanover Hbf
4h25
2:52 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1185
On time
10:40 AM Hanover Hbf
4h25
3:05 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 787
On time
11:27 AM Hanover Hbf
4h23
3:50 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 587
On time
12:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h22
4:49 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 587 · ICE 509
On time
12:27 PM Hanover Hbf
4h42
5:09 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf

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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr126 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 3h 59m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
303 miles (488 km)
Average train duration
4h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
kr126
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
3h 59m
First train
3:27 AM
Last train
10:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Munich Hbf from kr126. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
kr126
Deutsche Bahn frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at kr126, while the average price is around kr682.
The train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf takes 3h 59m and runs 11 per day.
The first train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 3:27 AM.
The distance by train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf is 303 miles (488 km).
The last train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 10:03 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf is by train, with a cost of around kr126.
The train journey from Hannover Hbf to München Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through picturesque landscapes of Lower Saxony and Bavaria, featuring rolling hills, charming villages, and stretches of the Franconian Jura, enhancing the travel experience.
A day trip from Hannover Hbf to München Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 59m. There are 5 trains per day covering a distance of 303 miles (488 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf.
Since both Hanover Hbf and Munich Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Munich Hbf include Salzburg, Nuremberg, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Kitzbühel, Memmingen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf

Most Hanover Hbf to Munich Hbf trains use the Hannover Hbf to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hanover
Arrival train stations in Munich
Hannover HbfErnst-August-Platz 1, 30159, Hannover, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre

Bus120 · 10m · every ~10 min
170, 700, 500, 300 · 12m · every ~35 min

Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services

Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.

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