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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €95, and a train costs an average of €310.

Distance: 922 miles (1484 km)

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€310 Average price	€247 Average price	€145 Average price Cheapest
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	29h 32m Average total duration 29h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Munich

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Trains from Madrid to Munich run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $389 (€313) but you can travel from only $102 (€82) by flight.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $102 (€82)

Distance

922 miles (1484 km)

Average train duration

5h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$389 (€313)

Trains per day

Fastest train

48h 26m

First train

02:45

Last train

13:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $102 (€82)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Madrid to Munich trains

Travel from Madrid to Munich on Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Munich

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Munich.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Munich can start from as little as $477 (€384) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Munich is $477 (€384); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Munich train travel time is 45 h 39 min for the 920 mile (1484 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Munich leaves at 8: 28 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Munich leaves at 12: 46 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Madrid to Munich which require at least one change with AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Madrid to Munich train with AVE. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Madrid and Munich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 12: 46 PM.

You have options as you can travel between Madrid and Munich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.