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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. 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 $63, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Rotterdam to Munich:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Munich costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $214 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Munich costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
The journey is about 25m faster (7h 47m by train vs 8h 12m by car) and roughly $51 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 (€110) vs $186 (€152)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Munich
How to get from Rotterdam to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM18h00Rotterdam, Zuidplein3:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM18h00Rotterdam, Zuidplein3:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN26539:20 PM1h15Brussels Airport10:35 PMMunich Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 106291:15 PM9h14Rotterdam Centraal10:29 PMMunich Hbf$591One-way5 transfers
- IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 927 · ICE 101312:20 PM9h20Rotterdam Centraal9:40 PMMunich Hbf$691One-way3 transfers
- IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 101112:05 PM7h36Rotterdam Centraal7:41 PMMunich Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM14h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM17h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM16h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$341One-way2 transfers
- SN26494:25 PM1h20Brussels Airport5:45 PMMunich Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
- SN26471:45 PM1h20Brussels Airport3:05 PMMunich Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
SN26517:30 PM1h20Brussels Airport8:50 PMMunich Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Munich:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Munich costing on average $135 (€110).
A bus is $214 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Munich costing on average $276 (€225).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair to go to Munich by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper.
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