How to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €94.

Distance: 486 km

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€125

Average price

€249

Average price

€47

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Cheapest

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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30m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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12h 43m

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12h 13m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Eurowings

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from Düsseldorf to Munich

How to get from Düsseldorf to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    11:21 PM8h06
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:27 AMMunich Hbf
    €501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · ICE 699
    11:21 PM8h06
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    7:27 AMMunich Hbf
    €501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1985
    8:10 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:15 PMMunich Airport
    €1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2501 · ICE 591
    6:27 AM4h48
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:15 AMMunich Hbf
    €801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 821
    7:19 PM5h59
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:18 AMMunich Hbf
    €801One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    11:38 PM6h46
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:24 AMMunich Hbf
    €801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM8h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    €521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 PM9h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    €521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM9h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    €531One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9086
    2:15 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:25 PMMunich Airport
    €1291One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9088
    6:50 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:00 PMMunich Airport
    €1291One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1973
    8:30 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:35 AMMunich Airport
    €1531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Munich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Munich:

A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €125.

A bus is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Munich costing on average €249.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 12h 13m.

The Düsseldorf to Munich distance is approximately 486 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Munich is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Karat-S.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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