How to travel from Manchester to Munich

Fri, Oct 09
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
FlixBus
Sas Airways
KLM Cityhopper
Swiss
Eurowings
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Sas Airways
KLM Cityhopper
Swiss
Eurowings
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. 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 $173, while a flight costs an average of $477.

Distance: 705 miles (1135 km)

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Bus
Driving

$477

Average price

$173

Average price

Cheapest

$180

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

28h 17m

Average total duration

27h 47m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

15h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.4 - 6.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

British Airways

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Munich is a bus with an average price of $173 (€145).

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

A bus is $304 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Munich costing on average $477 (€400).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Munich among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 0m sooner (3h 34m by flight vs 15h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $477 (€400) compared to roughly $180 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Manchester to Munich

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU22197
    4:40 PM2h05
    Manchester Airport
    7:45 PMMunich Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU22197
    4:40 PM2h05
    Manchester Airport
    7:45 PMMunich Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2501
    10:35 AM2h00
    Manchester Airport
    1:35 PMMunich Airport
    $3461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM38h36
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    3:35 PMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
    $1581One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM35h45
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    3:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM38h15
    Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
    3:35 PMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
    $1831One-way
    3 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9341 · EW9086
    8:00 AM6h25
    Manchester Airport
    3:25 PMMunich Airport
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8749 · VY1812
    8:55 PM11h45
    Manchester Airport
    9:40 AMMunich Airport
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1069 · AF1122
    2:55 PM6h00
    Manchester Airport
    9:55 PMMunich Airport
    $3321One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Fri
Oct 09
Sat
Oct 10
Sun
Oct 11
Mon
Oct 12
Tue
Oct 13
Wed
Oct 14
Thu
Oct 15
Fri
Oct 16
Sat
Oct 17
Sun
Oct 18
Mon
Oct 19
Tue
Oct 20
Wed
Oct 21
Thu
Oct 22

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Munich is a bus with an average price of $173 (€145).

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

A bus is $304 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Munich costing on average $477 (€400).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 17m.

The distance from Manchester to Munich is approximately 705 miles (1135 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Munich is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Vueling, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, British Airways, Sas Airways, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Munich:
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Berlin. 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.

Travelling from Manchester to Munich: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to MunichHow to travel from Manchester to Munich

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone