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 $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $75.

Distance: 381 miles (614 km)

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Bus

$84

Average price

$248

Average price

$63

Average price

Cheapest

9h 55m

Average total duration

9h 25m

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30m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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3h 0m

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10h 33m

Average total duration

10h 3m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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from Hamburg to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM11h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM11h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7172
    2:30 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    3:50 PMMunich Airport
    $2111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 581
    5:01 AM5h48
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:49 AMMunich Hbf
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • metronom81647 · 82853+Deutsche BahnICE 781
    12:33 AM9h17
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:50 AMMunich Hbf
    $1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:18 AM14h37
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:01 AM14h54
    Hamburg Harburg
    11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM11h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM16h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7170
    6:25 AM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    7:45 AMMunich Airport
    $2111One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2071
    9:25 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    10:45 PMMunich Airport
    $2191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK648 · SK661
    6:15 AM3h20
    Hamburg Airport
    9:35 AMMunich Airport
    $2341One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Hamburg to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Hamburg to Munich, 91,29% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Hamburg to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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 train with an average price of $24 (€20).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $38 (€31).

A train is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Munich costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 10h 45m.

The distance from Hamburg to Munich is approximately 381 miles (614 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Munich is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 12 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, Snälltåget, FlixTrain to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Sas Airways, Icelandair to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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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