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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
$22
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 37 trains that leave Karlsruhe Hbf for Munich Hbf on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
TGV 9589
19019 · ICE 919
S6 · ICE 699
TGV 9593+
ICE 517
IC 2165 · ICE 611
ICE 267
ICE 565
ICE 567
ICE 569
TGV 9589+
ICE 693Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 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 Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $52 (€43) 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, TGV, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · ICE 619 | Delayed 11:53 PM 1:24 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 4h40 | 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
S6 · ICE 699 | 2:13 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h14 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 699 | 3:17 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 4h10 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19689 · ICE 991 | On time 6:00 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h15 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2065 · ICE 511 | On time 7:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h26 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 267 | 8:05 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h44 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19673 · ICE 591 | On time 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 11:15 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19007 · ICE 913 | On time 8:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2067 · ICE 513 | On time 9:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h23 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9585 · ICE 563 | Delayed 7:43 AM 9:28 AMKarlsruhe Hbf | 3h21 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19009 · ICE 563 | On time 9:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h17 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19675 · ICE 2583 | On time 10:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19011 · ICE 915 | On time 10:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2069 · ICE 515 | On time 11:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h23 | 2:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 565 | On time 12:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h44 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19677 · ICE 595 | On time 12:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19015 · ICE 225 | On time 12:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2161 · ICE 517 | On time 1:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h23 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517+ TGV 9593 | Delayed 12:17 PM 1:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 3h02 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 567 | On time 2:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h44 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19679 · ICE 597 | Delayed 2:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h10 | 3:17 PM 3:17 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19679 · ICE 597 | On time 2:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h11 | 5:17 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19019 · ICE 919 | On time 2:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2163 · ICE 519 | On time 3:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h23 | 6:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 569 | On time 4:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h44 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011+ TGV 9575 | Delayed 3:43 PM 4:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 3h14 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19023 · ICE 1011 | On time 4:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2165 · ICE 611 | On time 5:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h26 | 8:32 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1069 | On time 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 2h51 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19683 · ICE 691 | On time 6:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19027 · ICE 1013 | On time 6:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h08 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2167 · ICE 613 | On time 7:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h23 | 10:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19685 · ICE 693 | On time 8:06 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693+ TGV 9589 | Delayed 7:17 PM 8:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 2h48 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9589 | Delayed 6:43 PM 8:27 PMKarlsruhe Hbf | 3h02 | 9:35 PM 9:35 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
19031 · ICE 1015 | On time 8:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h09 | 11:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 · ICE 615 | 8:59 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 3h30 | 12:29 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:24 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.
Major Old Masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Large modern and contemporary art museum combining art, design, architecture, and graphic collections in one landmark building.
One of the world's largest urban parks, famous for long walks, river surfing viewpoints, and open green space.
Historic central market area popular for atmosphere, local specialties, and people-watching, even if you are not shopping.
Elegant square framed by major historic buildings, a key stop on central walks through old Munich.
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A Bavarian beer-cheese spread made from camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, usually served with bread or pretzels in beer halls and gardens.
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Well-known traditional Bavarian restaurant near the old town, popular for roast pork, dumplings, and excellent regional beer.
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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