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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $449.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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$159 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $449 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich costing on average $159 (€133).
A bus is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich costing on average $449 (€376).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (5h 36m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $159 (€133) compared to roughly $109 (€91) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM9h50Mülheim an der Ruhr5:30 PMMunich$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 AM9h50Mülheim an der Ruhr5:30 PMMunich$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 AM9h50Mülheim an der Ruhr5:30 PMMunich$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM11h00Mülheim an der Ruhr6:30 AMMunich$471One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM20h05Mülheim an der Ruhr6:20 PMMunich$511One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM10h40Mülheim an der Ruhr4:20 AMMunich$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich:
A bus is $97 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich costing on average $159 (€133).
A bus is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Munich costing on average $449 (€376).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mülheim an der Ruhr and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Trains mostly depart from Mülheim (Ruhr) Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- 15 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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