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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Altona to Munich
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€60
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€106
Fastest journey on Sep 18
6 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 8 m
Trains on Sep 18
9
Distance
613 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Altona to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Altona to Munich will cost around €106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 9 trains from Hamburg Altona to Munich, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 613 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 1 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 5056:17 AM6h51Hamburg Altona1:08 PMMunich Hbf€601One-way0 transfers- S7 · RJ 173 · ICE 15057:14 AM6h29Hamburg Altona1:43 PMMunich Hbf€841One-way2 transfers
- S1 · ICE 5836:41 AM6h11Hamburg Altona12:52 PMMunich Hbf€841One-way1 transfer
- S1 · ICE 7857:41 AM6h09Hamburg Altona1:50 PMMunich Hbf€941One-way1 transfer
- RJ 175 · ICE 15079:16 AM6h27Hamburg Altona3:43 PMMunich Hbf€1161One-way1 transfer
- ICE 11859:04 AM6h01Hamburg Altona3:05 PMMunich Hbf€1321One-way0 transfers
- S1 · ICE 7879:41 AM6h09Hamburg Altona3:50 PMMunich Hbf€1291One-way1 transfer
- S1 · ICE 7857:41 AM6h09Hamburg Altona1:50 PMMunich Hbf€941One-way1 transfer
- S1 · ICE 5858:41 AM6h11Hamburg Altona2:52 PMMunich Hbf€1321One-way1 transfer
- S1 · ICE 5836:41 AM6h11Hamburg Altona12:52 PMMunich Hbf€841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg Altona to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Altona to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €361.
Distance: 613 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€163 Average price | €361 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Altona to Munich:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Altona to Munich costing on average €163.
A bus is €278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Altona to Munich costing on average €361.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
Live departures
Hamburg Altona to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Altona to Munich trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:57 AM Hamburg Altona | 6h15 | 12:12 PM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:03 PM Hamburg Altona | 8h06 | 5:09 AM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:25 PM Hamburg Altona | 11h15 | 8:40 AM Munich | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Altona to Munich
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Trains from Hamburg Altona to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €41 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:39, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 613 km distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 613 km |
Average train duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 9:39 AM |
Last train 8:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg Altona to Munich trainsÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg Altona and Munich from €41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Altona to Munich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Altona to Munich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg Altona to Munich
Most Hamburg Altona to Munich trains use the Hamburg Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München-Pasing. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Altona and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
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