How to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

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Travel Information between Düsseldorf and Munich

distanceDistance301 miles (486 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$16 - $100
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 4 h 42 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $100 (€90) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 301 miles (486 km) between Düsseldorf and Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Düsseldorf to Munich.

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from Düsseldorf to Munich

How to get from Düsseldorf to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:15AM8h45
Düsseldorf
07:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:15AM8h45
Düsseldorf
07:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$271One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Eurowings
06:55PM1h05
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
08:00PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2231One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
11:41PM6h42
Düsseldorf Hbf
06:23AMMunich Hbf
$421One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:53PM9h37
Düsseldorf Hbf
08:30AMMunich Hbf
$631One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:27AM6h22
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:49PMMunich Hbf
$1501One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
12:30PM9h35
Düsseldorf
10:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00AM10h35
Düsseldorf
05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:38AM10h22
Düsseldorf Hbf
07:00PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$431One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
04:30PM3h45
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
08:15PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$1561One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
03:45PM4h30
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
08:15PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$1791One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
02:50PM1h10
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
04:00PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2231One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Munich

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich, 63,36% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best journey from Düsseldorf to Munich with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurowings and Lufthansa. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Düsseldorf and Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Munich from Düsseldorf.

        FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

        FAQs: Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Munich.
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        There are 3 travel options between Düsseldorf and Munich. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Munich from Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of $16 (€14).

        This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Munich:

        Taking a train costs $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $28 (€25).

        A train is $84 (€76) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $100 (€90) from Düsseldorf to Munich.

        The fastest way to get to Munich from Düsseldorf is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

        Other travel options to Munich take longer:

        Bus takes on average 8 h 20 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 4 h 42 min of travel time.

        The Düsseldorf to Munich distance is around 301 miles (486 km).

        The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Munich is:

        • Around 10 buses per day.
        • Around 17 flights per day.
        • 8 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Düsseldorf and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Munich:

        • Buses mostly leave from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and tend to arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
        • Flights most often depart from Düsseldorf at Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich at Munich Airport.
        • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Düsseldorf to Munich:

        • You can travel to Munich from Düsseldorf by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Munich.
        • You can travel between Düsseldorf and Munich by flight with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Baltic, TUIfly or Smartwings. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $44 (€40) with Smartwings from Düsseldorf to Munich.
        • You can travel by train between Düsseldorf and Munich with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Munich tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Düsseldorf to Munich with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 7 direct buses per day to Munich with FlixBus.
        • You can check for a direct flight to Munich with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Smartwings with 14 direct flights per day.
        • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn.

        Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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