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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
$33
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich without transferring at least 3 times.
58890 · 57209 · 88613 · ICE 581
58890 · 57209 · 88613 · ICE 1003
58894 · 57211 · 89685 · ICE 583
58902 · 57217 · 88619 · ICE 1009
58904 · 57171 · IC 2161 · ICE 1509
58900 · 57161 · IC 2069 · ICE 1507
58886 · 57137 · IC 2063 · ICE 1501
58904 · 57171 · IC 2161 · ICE 1509
58906 · 57221 · 88621 · ICE 1101
58908 · 57179 · IC 2163 · ICE 1601Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $227.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $431 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich:
A train is $387 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich costing on average $431 (€350).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Flight takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€35) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.60 (€-4.55). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 26m 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58882 · 57212 · ICE 781 | On time 6:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h45 | 9:50 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58886 · 57137 · IC 2063 · ICE 1501 | On time 7:04 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h37 | 9:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58886 · 57137 | 7:04 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h16 | 10:20 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
58886 · 57137 · ICE 1091 | On time 7:04 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h06 | 10:10 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58890 · 57209 · 88613 · ICE 581 | On time 8:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h44 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58890 · 57209 · 88613 · ICE 1003 | On time 8:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h40 | 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58890 · 57209 · 59147 | 8:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h32 | 11:37 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58892 · 57145 · IC 2065 · ICE 1503 | On time 9:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h38 | 11:43 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58892 · 57145 | 9:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h15 | 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
58892 · 57145 · ICE 117 | On time 9:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h05 | 12:10 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58894 · 57211 · 89685 · ICE 583 | On time 10:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h47 | 12:52 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58894 · 57211 · 59151 | 10:05 AM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h33 | 1:38 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58898 · 57215 · 88617 · ICE 1007 | On time 12:05 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h40 | 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58898 · 57215 · ICE 1285 | 12:05 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h01 | 3:06 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58900 · 57161 · 57061 | 1:09 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h11 | 4:20 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
58900 · 57161 · IC 2069 · ICE 1507 | On time 1:09 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h34 | 3:43 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58902 · 57217 · 88619 · ICE 1009 | On time 2:05 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 2h40 | 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
58902 · 57217 · 59157 | 2:05 PM Rothenburg ob der Tauber station | 3h31 | 5:36 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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