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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Munich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 29

Cheapest price on Sep 29

€48

Average ticket price on Sep 29

€120

Fastest journey on Sep 29

7 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Sep 29

7 h 29 m

Trains on Sep 29

Distance

658 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Rotterdam to Munich will cost around €120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Munich without transferring at least once.

IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699
8:50 PM10h37
Rotterdam Centraal
7:27 AMMunich Hbf
€481One-way
2 transfers
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · ICE 929
2:15 PM9h26
Rotterdam Centraal
11:41 PMMunich Hbf
€491One-way
4 transfers
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633
3:15 PM9h14
Rotterdam Centraal
12:29 AMMunich Hbf
€491One-way
5 transfers
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729
3:15 PM8h00
Rotterdam Centraal
11:15 PMMunich Hbf
€551One-way
3 transfers
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 927
12:15 PM9h25
Rotterdam Centraal
9:40 PMMunich Hbf
€601One-way
4 transfers

Live departures

Rotterdam to Munich train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Munich trains for today, Monday, September 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 1173 · IC 2973 · 32581 · 18973	7:45 PM Rotterdam Centraal	10h18	6:03 AM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 699	8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal	10h37	7:27 AM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 619	8:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h13	6:03 AM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079 · ICE 921	8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal	13h38	10:32 AM Munich Hbf	6 transfers
RE 4074 · IC 579 · IC 3079 · 89742	8:54 PM Rotterdam Centraal	12h21	9:15 AM Munich Hbf	8 transfers
IC 1418 · ICE 141 · ICE 1185	4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal	11h03	3:05 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 2817 · ICE 121 · ICE 915	On time 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h50	1:40 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
RE 4014 · IC 519 · ICE 121 · ICE 915	On time 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h46	1:40 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · 10615	On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	8h14	2:29 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · 10615	On time 6:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h25	3:40 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617	On time 7:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h59	3:14 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2027 · ICE 225	On time 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h35	3:40 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10619	On time 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	8h14	4:29 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10619	On time 8:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h25	5:40 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621	On time 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h14	6:29 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10621	On time 9:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	8h01	5:16 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145 · ICE 589	On time 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h28	6:48 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 2035 · ICE 123 · ICE 919	On time 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h35	5:40 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 629	On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h57	6:12 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · ICE 229	On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h26	7:41 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10623	On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h26	7:41 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10623	On time 10:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	8h14	6:29 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
ECD 9528 · ICE 315 · ICE 721	On time 10:42 AM Rotterdam Centraal	8h30	7:12 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625	11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h17	8:32 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721	On time 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h57	7:12 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625	On time 11:15 AM Rotterdam Centraal	7h57	7:12 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 681	11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal	9h30	8:50 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 2043 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011	On time 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal	7h36	7:41 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 723	On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	7h58	8:13 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · ICE 927	On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h25	9:40 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10627	On time 12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h25	9:40 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10627	12:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h17	8:32 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 927 · ICE 1013	On time 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h20	9:40 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011	On time 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal	7h21	7:41 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
ECD 9536 · ICE 17 · ICE 691	On time 12:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h33	9:15 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 201	On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h00	9:15 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · ICE 725	On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h01	9:16 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629	1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h14	10:29 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629	On time 1:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h00	9:15 PM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2847 · IC 1749 · ICE 149 · ICE 683	1:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h30	10:50 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013	On time 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal	7h35	9:40 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · ICE 929	On time 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h26	11:41 PM Munich Hbf	4 transfers
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · ICE 727	On time 2:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h01	10:16 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
ECD 9544 · ICE 317 · ICE 729	2:42 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h33	11:15 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · ICE 729	3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	8h00	11:15 PM Munich Hbf	3 transfers
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · 10633	3:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal	9h14	12:29 AM Munich Hbf	5 transfers
IC 2859 · ICE 129 · ICE 1015	On time 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal	7h21	11:41 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Munich

Netherlands

Germany

Trains from Rotterdam to Munich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 6h 51m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €14

Distance

658 km

Average train duration

8h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

€38

Trains per day

Fastest train

6h 51m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:54 PM

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

42 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €14

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Munich from €14. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration

6h 51m

Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price

€38

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

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FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Munich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

Cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Munich can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rotterdam to Munich is €127; 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 Rotterdam to Munich is 6h 51m to travel the 658 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 Rotterdam to Munich leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Rotterdam to Munich leaves at 11:54 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Rotterdam to Munich which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Rotterdam to Munich, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Munich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Rotterdam and Munich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Munich

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

Departure train stations in Rotterdam

Arrival train stations in Munich

Which Rotterdam station do trains to Munich leave from?

Trains from Rotterdam to Munich leave from Rotterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Rotterdam city centre at Stationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Rotterdam CentraalStationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 302357822 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre

BusStopbus ipv trein · 9m

4 · 10m · €2

Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.

More about Rotterdam Centraal

Rotterdam BlaakBlaak 1, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 30 235 7822 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre

TrainSprinter, Intercity · 3m · €1 · every ~16 min

Tram1, 11 · 6m · €1 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.