Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

€49

Average price

€169

Fastest journey

5 h 47 m

Average duration

5 h 48 m

Trains per day

34

Distance

612 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around €169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.

Fast trains

Of the 34 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Munich Hbf on Fri, Jul 17, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 612 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .

On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 49 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.

  • metronom81647 · 82853+Deutsche BahnICE 781
    12:33 AM9h17
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:50 AMMunich Hbf
    €491One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 521
    10:45 PM10h28
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:13 AMMunich Hbf
    €1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1081
    10:28 PM7h41
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:09 AMMunich Hbf
    €1361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 177 · ICE 1601
    1:32 PM6h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    7:43 PMMunich Hbf
    €1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 607 · ICE 1107
    6:34 PM6h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    12:55 AMMunich Hbf
    €1361One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €62.

Distance: 612 km

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€81

Average price

€208

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€50

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Cheapest

8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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4h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 18m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 42m

Average total duration

10h 12m

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30m

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Live departures

Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 505 · ICE 1005
On time
6:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h12
12:46 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 583
On time
7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h51
12:52 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 173 · ICE 1505
On time
7:33 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h10
1:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 785
On time
8:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
1:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 507 · ICE 1007
On time
8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h12
2:46 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 585
On time
9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h51
2:52 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1185
On time
9:21 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h44
3:05 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 175 · ICE 1507
On time
9:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h09
3:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 787
On time
10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
3:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 509 · ICE 1009
On time
10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h11
4:45 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 587
On time
11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h48
4:49 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 587 · ICE 509
On time
11:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h08
5:09 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 383 · ICE 1509
On time
11:33 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h10
5:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 789
On time
12:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h48
5:49 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 601 · ICE 1101
On time
12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h09
6:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 589
On time
1:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h47
6:48 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 177 · ICE 1601
On time
1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h11
7:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 881
On time
2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
7:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 603 · ICE 1103
On time
2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h12
8:46 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 681
On time
3:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
8:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 385 · ICE 1603
On time
3:33 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h10
9:43 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 883
On time
4:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
9:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 605 · ICE 1105
On time
4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h11
10:45 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 683
On time
5:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
10:50 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 179 · ICE 1605
On time
5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h13
11:46 PM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 885
On time
6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf
5h51
11:52 PM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 607 · ICE 1107
On time
6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
6h59
1:33 AM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6197:45 PM Hamburg Hbf
10h18
6:03 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1081
On time
10:28 PM Hamburg Hbf
7h41
6:09 AM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 273 · ICE 521
On time
10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf
10h28
9:13 AM Munich Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 921 · ICE 521
On time
10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf
10h28
9:13 AM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 479 · ICE 1501
On time
10:50 PM Hamburg Hbf
10h51
9:41 AM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Friday, July 17
metronom81647 · 82853+Deutsche BahnICE 781
On time
12:33 AM Hamburg Hbf
9h17
9:50 AM Munich Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1271 · ICE 781
On time
3:37 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h13
9:50 AM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 581
On time
5:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h48
10:49 AM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 387 · ICE 1503
On time
5:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
6h09
11:43 AM Munich Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 783
On time
6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf
5h49
11:50 AM Munich Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf

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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:33, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 612 km distance in 5h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
612 km
Average train duration
8h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
5h 45m
First train
1:33 AM
Last train
10:33 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Munich Hbf from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
€20
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

ÖBB | Nightjet

About
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 3m
Cheapest Price
€25
ÖBB | Nightjet frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 piece of larger luggage included
Luggage storage
Luggage racks above seats, at end of carriages, and under seats. Special storage for bikes and ski equipment.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled by ÖBB
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car or bistro available on most routes. Night trains offer breakfast service in sleeper and couchette cars.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Additional fee applies. Free for certain ticket types and first class.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs need ticket (50% of 2nd class fare) and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf is €81; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf is 5h 45m to travel the 612 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 1:33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 10:33 PM.
Yes,there are 3 direct trains a day from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet for the best way to get you to Munich Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Hamburg Hbf and Munich Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
Yes, you can take a night train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf with ÖBB | Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A trip to Munich Hbf from Hamburg Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg Hbf and Munich Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf

Most Hamburg Hbf to Munich Hbf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hamburg
Arrival train stations in Munich
Hamburg HbfHachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre

Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S3, S1 · 2m · €3 · every ~44 min
BusX35, 16, 606, 17, 6 · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min
SubwayU4, U2 · 1m · €2 · every ~33 min

Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Hamburg 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: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.

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 Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.

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