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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
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leinfelden-Echterdingen for Munich on Sat, Jun 20, 1 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 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg 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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich costing on average $163 (€134).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.80 (€-25.23). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 30m 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 Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich trains for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 5:10 AM Leinfelden-Echterdingen | 3h05 | 8:15 AM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Munich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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