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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wuppertal to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wuppertal to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $426.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $426 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Wuppertal to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Wuppertal to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wuppertal to Munich:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $154.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $426.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (5h 27m by train vs 6h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $154 compared to roughly $104 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 Wuppertal to Munich
How to get from Wuppertal to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wuppertal to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 AM 11h30 Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof 9:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:55 AM 11h30 Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof 9:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH19878:20 PM 1h00 Cologne Bonn Airport 9:20 PM Munich Airport $180 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 2040 · ICE 5158:14 AM 6h15 Wuppertal Hbf 2:29 PM Munich Hbf $146 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2042 · ICE 105 · ICE 59510:14 AM 5h00 Wuppertal Hbf 3:14 PM Munich Hbf $163 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 2040 · ICE 103 · ICE 5938:14 AM 5h01 Wuppertal Hbf 1:15 PM Munich Hbf $163 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW90806:30 AM 1h10 Dusseldorf Airport 7:40 AM Munich Airport $297 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW7061 · EW71728:35 AM 5h30 Dusseldorf Airport 2:05 PM Munich Airport $297 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW846:55 PM 1h05 Cologne Bonn Airport 8:00 PM Munich Airport $303 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wuppertal to Munich:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $154.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wuppertal to Munich costing on average $426.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wuppertal and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wuppertal Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wuppertal, Oberbarmen Bahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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