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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 425 miles (684 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$194 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg 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 Paris to Munich:
A bus is $116 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Munich costing on average $194 (€156).
A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Munich costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Munich
How to get from Paris to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM13h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM13h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH22336:00 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:30 PMMunich Airport$2871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 9573 · ICE 56710:53 AM5h56Paris Gare de l'Est4:49 PMMunich Hbf$1781One-way1 transfer
TGV 9575+ICE 6111:52 PM6h40Paris Gare de l'Est8:32 PMMunich Hbf$1951One-way1 transfer- ICE 9553 · ICE 5691:10 PM5h39Paris Gare de l'Est6:49 PMMunich Hbf$1971One-way1 transfer
- 3048810:15 AM11h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)10:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM14h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$971One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 AM14h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:05 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$971One-way0 transfers
- AF11228:20 PM1h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:55 PMMunich Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
- AF14227:40 AM1h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:15 AMMunich Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
VY8241 · VY181211:05 PM10h45Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:50 AMMunich Airport$2351One-way1 transfer
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General Information about the journey from Paris to Munich
The journey from Paris, France to Munich, Germany is over 800 kilometers. Flying is the fastest method of transport between these cities, while travelling by bus is considerably slower. Flights depart from both main airports in Paris, trains leave from one train station and buses depart from several locations.
Return trips from Munich to to Paris are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Munich:
A bus is $116 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Munich costing on average $194 (€156).
A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Munich costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Transavia France, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Amelia International, Vueling, Amelia, Brussels Airlines, ITA, GetJet Airlines, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Luxair, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Union Ivkoni International, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Transavia France, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Amelia International, Amelia.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Union Ivkoni International.
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