How to travel from Dusseldorf to Munich, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Munich is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dusseldorf 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 Muenchen Hbf.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 4 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated byFlixBus-de+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Munich

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Munich is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dusseldorf and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Munich is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Munich. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 5hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, FlixTrain, National Express, Dutch Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Nightjet run train services between Dusseldorf and Munich. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Dusseldorf and Munich. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 55m.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Blablabus, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Munich. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Hbf. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Dusseldorf and Munich. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Dusseldorf to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Munich

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€140($140)
every 30 mins625km (389 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hbf9hrs
€95($95)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
4 times a day618km (384 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€81($81)
on demand610km (379 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