How to travel from Brussels to Munich, Germany

The distance between Brussels and Munich is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brussels to Munich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Munich

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Brussels and Munich is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Brussels and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Munich is to drive which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Munich. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn and Belgian Railways run train services between Brussels and Munich. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Munich. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brussels and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brussels and Munich. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brussels to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to München Hbf. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Munich. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Brussels to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Munich

Transport options from Brussels to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 50m
€175($175)
every 2 hours790km (491 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€45($45)
4 times a day822km (511 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€140($140)
on demand785km (488 miles)

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Airports near Munich

The following major airports near Munich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich