How to travel from Madrid to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, and a train costs an average of €312.

Distance: 922 miles (1484 km)

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€239

Average price

€156

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€312

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6h 54m

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Fastest

3h 54m

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29h 47m

Average total duration

29h 17m

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30m

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5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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30m

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4.5 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.7kg

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Air Europa

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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from Madrid to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM35h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:35AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1481One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM35h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:35AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1481One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1805
06:35PM2h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:10PMMunich Airport
$4381One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM33h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:50AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM33h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:55AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$1801One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM34h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
06:45AMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
$1801One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1801 · AF1422
06:45PM14h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:05AMMunich Airport
$3011One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1601 · AF1122
04:25PM5h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:55PMMunich Airport
$3431One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1001 · AF1122
10:00AM11h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:55PMMunich Airport
$3311One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Munich.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Munich from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Munich is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $64 (€57) compared to other travel options to Munich:

A flight is $35 (€31) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $98 (€88) from Madrid to Munich.

Taking a flight costs $320 (€289) less than taking a train, which costs on average $383 (€346) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Munich from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 35 min.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 30 h 10 min.

Train takes on average 48 h 26 min.

Munich is approximately 920 miles (1484 km) away from Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Munich is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Madrid 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 Madrid to Munich:

  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.

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

  • You can travel to Munich from Madrid by bus with FlixBus or Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $98 (€88) with FlixBus from Madrid to Munich.
  • You can take a flight from Madrid to Munich with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Alitalia or TAP Portugal. Cheap tickets can be found for $64 (€57) with Air Europa from Madrid to Munich.
  • You can travel by train from Madrid to Munich with AVE, and you can find AVE Madrid to Munich tickets for $383 (€346) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Munich with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with Air Europa, Iberia or Lufthansa with 8 direct flights per day.

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

Many of our customers traveling from Madrid to Munich don't make Munich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Munich are Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Munich to any of these top destinations today!
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