How to travel from Hamburg to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Munich 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 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 614 km

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€79

Average price

€233

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€54

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Cheapest

9h 53m

Average total duration

9h 23m

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30m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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10h 30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Lufthansa

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from Hamburg to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · ICE 619
    7:54 PM10h09
    Hamburg Harburg
    6:03 AMMunich Hbf
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · ICE 619
    7:54 PM10h09
    Hamburg Harburg
    6:03 AMMunich Hbf
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2069
    7:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:35 PMMunich Airport
    1381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    7:23 PM10h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:03 AMMunich Hbf
    561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    7:11 AM12h54
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 685
    6:19 PM7h08
    Hamburg Hbf
    1:27 AMMunich Hbf
    901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM15h25
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 PM11h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM11h30
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    631One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2079
    7:15 AM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:35 AMMunich Airport
    1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2075
    6:10 AM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    7:30 AMMunich Airport
    1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2063
    5:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    6:35 PMMunich Airport
    1381One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Munich is a bus with an average price of €54.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Munich costing on average €79.

A bus is €178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average €233.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 23m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The Hamburg to Munich distance is approximately 614 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Munich is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixTrain, Snälltåget to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Baltic, Icelandair to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Snälltåget.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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