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Compare bus and flight for Cardiff to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $184 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $184, while a flight costs an average of $640.
Distance: 695 miles (1120 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$184 Average price Cheapest | $640 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 47m Average total duration 26h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Cardiff to Munich:
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Munich costing on average $640.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 47m.
Tickets start at around $184 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-105.98. The journey takes 26h 17m versus 14h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cardiff to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Munich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:20 AM21h55Cardiff8:15 AMMunich$2261One-way0 transfers
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- 10:20 AM21h55Cardiff8:15 AMMunich$2261One-way0 transfers
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- 10:20 AM21h55Cardiff8:15 AMMunich$2261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Munich:
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Munich costing on average $640.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Munich as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with KLM to go to Munich by flight.
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