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Compare bus and train for Oberstdorf to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberstdorf to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oberstdorf to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Oberstdorf to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oberstdorf to Munich:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberstdorf to Munich costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€14. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oberstdorf to Munich
How to get from Oberstdorf to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oberstdorf to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Bus RE17 · 3291 · 7892411:10 AM 2h48 Oberstdorf station 1:58 PM Munich Hbf €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Bus RE17 · 3291 · 7892411:10 AM 2h48 Oberstdorf station 1:58 PM Munich Hbf €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
Bus RE17 · 3291 · 7892411:10 AM 2h48 Oberstdorf station 1:58 PM Munich Hbf €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
Bus RE76 · 387910:10 AM 2h48 Oberstdorf station 12:58 PM Munich €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Bus RE17 · 3289 · 789189:10 AM 2h48 Oberstdorf station 11:58 AM Munich Hbf €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
33886 · 57413 · ICE 12158:41 AM 2h55 Oberstdorf station 11:36 AM Munich Hbf €38 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oberstdorf to Munich:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oberstdorf to Munich costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oberstdorf and Munich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oberstdorf station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Oberstdorf, Busbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Munich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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