How to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €152.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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€93

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€43

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€152

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€90

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5h 31m

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12h 54m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €93.

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €152.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 31m.

Bus takes on average 12h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Munich among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM11h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM11h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1985
    8:10 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:15 PMMunich Airport
    1481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 527
    5:27 AM6h45
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:12 PMMunich Hbf
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 17427 · IC 1140 · ICE 615
    5:45 PM6h44
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:29 AMMunich Hbf
    621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1015
    6:17 PM5h44
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:01 AMMunich Hbf
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 AM11h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:15 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 AM11h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:55 PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM11h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2027
    8:30 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 PMMunich Airport
    2061One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9086
    2:15 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:25 PMMunich Airport
    2121One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW80
    7:00 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:05 AMMunich Airport
    2281One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

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 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €93.

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €152.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 31m.

Bus takes on average 12h 54m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Munich is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Munich is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Karat-S.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 14 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.
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