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Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf without transferring at least once.
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IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 619
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729
IC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 919
IC 2827 · ICE 225
IC 2851 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011
IC 2027 · ICE 225Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$172 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf costing on average $172 (€139).
A bus is $247 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf costing on average $310 (€252).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around $172 (€139) compared to roughly $184 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 8h 5m versus 7h 59m 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 1187 · IC 3585 · 20065 · ICE 525 | 11:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h57 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · ICE 1285 | 4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h04 | 3:06 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2817 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h50 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2817 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h50 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h46 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h46 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · 10615 | On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h25 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621 | On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h57 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 | On time 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h14 | 4:29 PM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · ICE 623 | On time 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h57 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2025 · IC 625 · ICE 143 · ICE 587 | On time 7:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h34 | 5:09 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 2027 · ICE 225 | On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h35 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2027 · ICE 225 · 26715 · ICE 789 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h44 | 5:49 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625 | On time 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h58 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2827 · ICE 225 · 26715 · ICE 789 | 8:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h29 | 5:49 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2827 · ICE 225 | On time 8:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h20 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 | On time 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h58 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145 · ICE 589 | On time 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h28 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2033 · IC 633 · ICE 145 · ICE 589 | On time 9:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h13 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h35 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h35 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 629 | On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h57 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10623 | On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h26 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | On time 10:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h20 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2835 · ICE 123 · ICE 1229 · ICE 1011 | On time 10:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h21 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECD 9528 · ICE 315 · ICE 721 | On time 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h30 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721 | On time 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h57 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 681 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h30 | 8:50 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2041 · IC 641 · ICE 147 · ICE 681 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h15 | 8:50 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | On time 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h36 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 927 | On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h25 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 723 | On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h58 | 8:13 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 927 · ICE 1013 | On time 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h20 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | On time 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h21 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECD 9536 · ICE 17 · ICE 691 | On time 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h33 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 201 | On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h00 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 725 | On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h01 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2049 · IC 649 · ICE 149 · ICE 683 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h15 | 10:50 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2851 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 | On time 2:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h20 | 9:40 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECD 9544 · ICE 317 · ICE 729 | On time 2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h33 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729 | On time 3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h00 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2059 · ICE 129 · ICE 1015 | On time 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h59 | 12:04 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 · ICE 821 | 4:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h03 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2859 · ICE 129 · ICE 1015 | On time 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h44 | 12:04 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h13 | 6:03 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h37 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h37 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 9h18 | 6:08 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079 · ICE 921 | 8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 11h19 | 8:13 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079 · ICE 921 | 8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 13h38 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Rotterdam Centraal to Munich Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 408 miles (658 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 408 miles (658 km) |
Average train duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 10:20 AM |
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One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
Major Old Masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Large modern and contemporary art museum combining art, design, architecture, and graphic collections in one landmark building.
One of the world's largest urban parks, famous for long walks, river surfing viewpoints, and open green space.
Historic central market area popular for atmosphere, local specialties, and people-watching, even if you are not shopping.
Elegant square framed by major historic buildings, a key stop on central walks through old Munich.
Traditional Munich veal sausages gently heated and served with sweet mustard and a pretzel. A classic Bavarian late-morning specialty strongly associated with the city.
The iconic Bavarian pretzel with a dark crust and soft center. It is a daily staple in Munich, often eaten with beer, sausage, or Obatzda.
A Bavarian beer-cheese spread made from camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, usually served with bread or pretzels in beer halls and gardens.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in Munich known for modern tasting menus, elegant service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Long-established central restaurant known for reliable Bavarian standards, wood-paneled rooms, and fresh Augustiner beer from wooden barrels.
Well-known traditional Bavarian restaurant near the old town, popular for roast pork, dumplings, and excellent regional beer.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Budget food is manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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