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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
$157
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wuppertal to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wuppertal to Munich will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
It's difficult to get from Wuppertal to Munich without transferring at least once.
26408 · ICE 103 · IC 1940 · ICE 575
S8 · ICE 646 · ICE 27 · ICE 225
26408 · ICE 103 · ICE 2583
S8 · ICE 915
S8 · ICE 621
26408 · ICE 103 · ICE 2583
S8 · ICE 915
S8 · ICE 913
26406 · ICE 513
S8 · ICE 621Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wuppertal to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wuppertal to Munich:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $161 (€132).
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $214 (€175).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (5h 38m by train vs 6h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $161 (€132) compared to roughly $105 (€86) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wuppertal to Munich trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | On time 10:28 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 8h59 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 619 | On time 10:28 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 7h36 | 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26438 · ICE 619 | On time 10:57 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 7h07 | 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 26838 · S19 · ICE 275 | 11:00 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 11h32 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 6 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
S8 · ICE 913 | On time 6:18 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h22 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26406 · ICE 513 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 | On time 6:57 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 6h43 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
26406 · ICE 513 | On time 6:57 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h32 | 12:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26408 · ICE 103 · IC 1940 · ICE 575 | On time 7:57 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 6h52 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
26408 · ICE 103 · ICE 2583 | On time 7:57 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h18 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 915 | On time 8:18 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h22 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 646 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 | On time 8:18 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 7h22 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 621 | On time 8:38 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h34 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wuppertal to Munich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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