- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, known for extensive interactive and historic exhibits.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Munich will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 44 trains that leave Nuremberg for Munich on Sun, May 24, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
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ICE 885
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ICE 685
ICE 525
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ICE 529
ICE 523Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Nuremberg to Munich:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Munich costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $569 (€460) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Munich costing on average $586 (€474).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Flight takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.23 (€-13.94). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 2h 4m 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 Nuremberg to Munich trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 683 | On time 9:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h21 | 10:50 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 605 | Delayed 9:06 PM 9:55 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1h15 | 10:14 PM 10:14 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 | Delayed 8:20 PM 10:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1h14 | 9:30 PM 9:30 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1605 | Delayed 9:07 PM 10:25 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 10:16 PM 10:16 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 885 | Delayed 9:52 PM 10:48 PMNuremberg Hbf | 1h27 | 11:02 PM 11:02 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 827 | On time 7:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h12 | 8:13 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4007 | 7:06 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h49 | 8:55 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h14 | 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 501 | On time 8:12 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h19 | 9:31 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1501 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h16 | 9:41 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 523 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h11 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1003 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h20 | 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 503 | On time 9:55 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h12 | 11:07 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 525 | On time 10:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h11 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1503 | On time 10:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1005 | On time 11:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h21 | 12:46 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 583 | On time 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h23 | 12:52 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 505 | On time 11:55 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h13 | 1:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 529 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h11 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1505 | On time 12:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 1:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1007 | On time 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h20 | 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 585 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h23 | 2:52 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 507 | On time 1:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h13 | 3:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 623 | On time 2:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h11 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1507 | On time 2:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 3:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1009 | On time 3:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h20 | 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 587 | On time 3:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h20 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 509 | On time 3:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h14 | 5:09 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 627 | On time 4:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h12 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1509 | On time 4:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 589 | On time 5:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h19 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 601 | On time 5:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h13 | 7:08 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 721 | On time 6:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h11 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1601 | On time 6:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 7:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 881 | On time 6:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h21 | 7:50 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 681 | On time 7:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h21 | 8:50 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 603 | On time 7:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 725 | On time 8:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h15 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1603 | On time 8:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h18 | 9:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 883 | On time 8:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 1h21 | 9:50 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Munich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Munich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Munich trip today.
One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, known for extensive interactive and historic exhibits.
Major old masters gallery with important European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries.
Large museum complex for modern art, design, architecture, and works on paper.
Huge urban park with walking paths, river scenery, beer-garden areas, and the famous Eisbach surfers.
Historic central market area popular for strolling, local atmosphere, and classic Munich city-center views.
Elegant square framed by major historic buildings and a key stop on central walking routes.
Traditional Munich veal sausages, gently heated and typically served with sweet mustard and a pretzel. A classic late-morning Bavarian specialty strongly associated with the city.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin and tender meat, often served with gravy, dumplings, or cabbage. It is one of the most iconic hearty Bavarian dishes.
A finely ground baked meat loaf, usually sliced hot and served in a bread roll or with potato salad. It is a beloved everyday Bavarian snack.
One of Munich's landmark fine dining institutions, celebrated for high-end cuisine, polished service, and a distinctive iconic interior.
A long-established Bavarian beer hall and beer garden serving roast meats, sausages, pretzels, and Augustiner beer in a classic local setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the cathedral, popular for hearty Bavarian plates and monastery beer in a rustic central location.
Compared with many German cities, Munich is one of the more expensive destinations, especially for hotels and restaurants in central areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, it is common to round up or tip about 5-10% for good service. In cafes, rounding up by EUR 0.50-1 is typical. For taxis, round up to the next euro or add 5
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