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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $468.
Distance: 425 miles (684 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$468 Average price | $137 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Munich to Paris:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Paris costing on average $137 (€114).
A bus is $400 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Paris costing on average $468 (€387).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
You'll arrive about 5h 8m sooner (3h 49m by flight vs 8h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $468 (€387) compared to roughly $161 (€133) 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 optionsfrom Munich to Paris
How to get from Munich to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 AM13h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:00 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:30 AM13h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:00 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH22289:40 AM1h35Munich Airport11:15 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1014 · ICE 95784:20 AM5h45Munich Hbf10:05 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 916 · ICE 957212:20 PM5h56Munich Hbf6:16 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1068 · ICE 95684:59 AM5h37Munich Hbf10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM15h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:25 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM15h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:05 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM15h35München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz1:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$621One-way1 transfer
VY1817 · VY80069:10 PM14h15Munich Airport11:25 AMParis Orly Airport$2541One-way1 transfer- VY1817 · VY80049:10 PM14h30Munich Airport11:40 AMParis Orly Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
- VY1817 · VY80169:10 PM15h35Munich Airport12:45 PMParis Orly Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Munich to Paris: Journey Details
It's simple to travel from Munich to Paris, and travelers can choose buses, trains or flights. The fastest way to make the journey is flying, which takes just over 1 hour 30 minutes, followed by trains and then buses. The wide range of options means that travelers can find a way to reach Paris at almost any time of day, every day of the week.
Return trips from Paris to Munich are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Paris:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Paris costing on average $137 (€114).
A bus is $400 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Paris costing on average $468 (€387).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Paris by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, easyJet.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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