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Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, with major works from the 14th to 18th centuries by Dürer, Rubens, Raphael, and others.










Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
7h 11m
Average duration
7h 43m
Trains per day
22
Distance
292 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $213 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Munich:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Munich costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Munich costing on average $213 (€175).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 26m.
You'll arrive about 1h 13m sooner (8h 0m by train vs 9h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $163 (€134) compared to roughly $18 (€15) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Kiel to Munich trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11253 · ICE 703 | On time 4:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h37 | 12:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11253 · RJ 387 · ICE 1503 | On time 4:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h38 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11299 · ICE 505 | On time 5:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h03 | 1:08 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11299 · ICE 505 · ICE 1005 | On time 5:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h41 | 12:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11299 · ICE 505 · ICE 1005 · ICE 583 | On time 5:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h47 | 12:52 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
11261 · ICE 707 | On time 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h37 | 4:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11261 · RJ 175 · ICE 1507 | On time 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h38 | 3:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11211 · ICE 587 | On time 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h12 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 · ICE 509 · ICE 1009 | Delayed 9:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h29 | 2:48 PM 2:48 PMMunich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 579 · ICE 509 | On time 9:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h53 | 5:09 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11213 · ICE 789 | On time 9:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h12 | 5:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11265 · RJ 383 · ICE 1509 | On time 10:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h38 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11267 · ICE 601 · ICE 1101 | On time 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h38 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11267 · ICE 589 | On time 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h43 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11217 · ICE 589 | On time 11:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h11 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 771 · RJ 177 · ICE 1601 | On time 12:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h27 | 7:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11219 · ICE 881 | On time 12:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h13 | 7:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11271 · ICE 603 · ICE 1103 | On time 1:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h41 | 8:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11221 · ICE 681 | On time 1:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h13 | 8:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 773 · RJ 385 · ICE 1603 | On time 2:16 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h27 | 9:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
11223 · ICE 883 | On time 2:37 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h13 | 9:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
11275 · ICE 605 · ICE 1105 | On time 3:05 PM Kiel Hbf | 7h40 | 10:45 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kiel to Munich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 431 miles (695 km) distance in 7h 4m.
Distance 431 miles (695 km) |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 4m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Munich Hbf, Munich -> Marienplatz, Munich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel to Munich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kiel to Munich trains use the Kiel Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München-Pasing. Use this guide to compare Kiel and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kiel 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 options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München 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 options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing 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 options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
München, Hbf Nord is 1 km from Munich city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
München, Hbf Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at München, Hbf Nord.
ATMs are available at München, Hbf Nord.
Available at München, Hbf Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München, Hbf Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München, Hbf Nord.
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