How to travel from London to Munich

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Travel Information between London and Munich

distanceDistance569 miles (917 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$78 - $374
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $78 (€68) • 21 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $102 (€89) • 1 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesOurbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 569 miles (917 km) to Munich from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Ourbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Munich.

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from London to Munich

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

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bus

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

Union Ivkoni International
07:00PM26h30
London
10:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$971One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Union Ivkoni International
07:00PM26h30
London
10:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$971One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa
08:25PM1h50
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
11:15PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$4121One-way
0 transfers
Other options
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:30AM24h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:40AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:00PM23h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:00AM24h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:50AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1441One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
02:50PM4h10
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
08:00PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2281One-way
1 transfer
Smartwings
02:45PM4h15
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
08:00PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2281One-way
1 transfer
Air Baltic
12:10PM6h45
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
07:55PMMunich Airport (MUC)
$2281One-way
1 transfer

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Traveling from London to Munich

Traveling from the capital of the UK across to Munich without flying does involve taking the train and changing often. The vast majority of people making this trip often opt for the simple 1 hour 45 min flight to Munich. A variety of providers offer direct services by air, including British Airways. Easyjet flights departing from Gatwick and Stansted tend to be the cheapest. Train services are run by Deutsche Bahn and invariably involve at least three changes with travel time falling anywhere between ten and fifteen hours (ideal for people with time to spare).

Bahn are the main provider of rail services between the London area and city of Munich with trains leaving London St Pancras station twice a day - once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Travel time varies depending on which connections you're forced to make, with trains usually stopping in Bruxelles-Midi Aachen HBF, Duren, Cologne and Frankfurt. Connections between stations are usually less than hour and total travel time often exceeds ten hours, on some occasions reaching longer than fifteen hours.

Easyjet provide the cheapest and quickest route from London locations to Munich by air, with a minimum of two flights departing from London on most days - usually one at each airport (typically Gatwick and Stansted). British Airways are a little more expensive but fly direct, allowing passengers to touch down in Munich after five hours of travel time. Air Berlin offer flights for those wishing to depart from Heathrow and London City airports.

Eurolines are the sole provider of a direct coach service to Munich offering a bus that leaves at 2:30 p.m. and arrives in this German city almost twenty-four hours later.

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Find the best trip to Munich from London with Brussels Airlines, British Airways and Eurowings. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains to Munich from London. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.

        FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Munich.
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        There are 3 travel options from London to Munich: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from London to Munich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $78 (€68) compared to other travel options to Munich:

        A bus is $24 (€21) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $102 (€89) from London to Munich.

        A bus is $296 (€256) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Munich costing on average $374 (€324).

        The fastest way to get to Munich from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.

        Other travel options to Munich take longer:

        Getting to Munich by bus takes 21 h 35 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 10 h 25 min of travel time.

        Munich is approximately 569 miles (917 km) away from London.

        The average frequency per day from London to Munich is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Munich from London 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 London to Munich:

        • Buses from London to Munich most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
        • Flights most often depart from London at London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Munich at Munich Airport.

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

        • You can go to Munich from London by bus with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Student Agency. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $78 (€68) with Ourbus from London to Munich on Omio.
        • You can take a flight from London to Munich with Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Baltic, Finnair, Vueling Airlines, Air France, SWISS, Luxair, SAS, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, airmax, Eurowings Europe, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, TAP Portugal, Croatia Airlines, Norwegian Air, KLM Cityhopper or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). Cheap tickets can be found for $102 (€89) with British Airways from London to Munich.
        • You can travel from London to Munich by train with Deutsche Bahn, TGV or Eurostar. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $374 (€324) with Eurostar from London to Munich.

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

        • You can book a direct bus with.
        • You can travel directly by plane with Lufthansa, British Airways or Lufthansa Cityline (2).
        • You can travel directly by train with.

        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 journey.

        Your trip from London to Munich doesn't have to end in Munich. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich. If you’d like to add Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich to your London to Munich tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Munich today!
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