- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, with major hands-on and historic collections. A flagship Munich visit for engineering, aviation, physics, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Krems an der Donau to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Krems an der Donau to Munich will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Krems an der Donau to Munich without transferring at least once.
RJX19912 · RE5+
R 44
EC 1216+
R 44
IC 546+
R 44+
DB S2+
ICE 118
RJX 262+
R 44
RJX19912 · DB S2+
R 44+
ICE 118
R 6012 · RJX 262
RJX 262+
R 44
R 6018 · RJX 60
RJX19912 · DB S2+
R 44+
ICE 118
R 6022 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Krems an der Donau to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Krems an der Donau to Munich:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Krems an der Donau to Munich costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Krems an der Donau to Munich costing on average $229 (€188).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 9m.
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€82) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.88 (€-12.99). The journey takes 4h 14m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Krems an der Donau to Munich trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:19 AM Krems an der Donau | 4h16 | 1:35 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Krems an der Donau to Munich run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though transit is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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