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Compare train and bus for Munich to Kempten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Kempten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Kempten
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Kempten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Kempten:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Kempten costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $23 (€20) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Kempten
How to get from Munich to Kempten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Kempten is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 AM2h10Munich4:55 AMKempten$131One-way0 transfers
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2:45 AM2h10Munich4:55 AMKempten$131One-way0 transfers
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2:45 AM2h10Munich4:55 AMKempten$131One-way0 transfers
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11:00 AM2h15Munich1:15 PMKempten$131One-way0 transfers
1:45 AM2h10Munich3:55 AMKempten$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Kempten:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Kempten costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Kempten as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Kempten, Kotterner Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kempten by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Kempten by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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