- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with hands-on exhibits spanning aviation, physics, mining, and more.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oberhausen to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oberhausen to Munich will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oberhausen for Munich on Thu, Aug 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 7 h 42 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.










Trains from Oberhausen to Munich run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $53 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Oberhausen to Munich trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:32 AM Oberhausen | 7h08 | 2:40 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Oberhausen | 6h46 | 2:29 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Oberhausen | 6h56 | 4:29 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Munich is pricey by German standards. Hotels, dining, and central-area drinks cost more than in many German cities, though public transit is efficient and reasonably priced.
Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes. Tell the total amount when paying.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen to Munich trains use the Oberhausen Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Karlsplatz. Use this guide to compare Oberhausen and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oberhausen Hbf is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Oberhausen 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: Pizzarello, McDonald's, Subway, Lux
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Akzent, Garni, Hotel Residenz Oberhausen.
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizza Nizza, Mandarin China-Spezialitäten, Teatro, Franziskaner
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Oberhausen-Sterkrade is 2 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Sterkrade 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: Pizzeria Napoli, Balcanico, Da Vito, Friet-van-Piet
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Nearby hotels include Zum weißen Hirsch, Gasthof Harlos.
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 Karlsplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at München Karlsplatz.
Ticket office support is available at München Karlsplatz. Information desks are available at München Karlsplatz.
Luggage storage is available at München Karlsplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Karlsplatz.
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost 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: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
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