How to travel from Munich to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Munich and Leverkusen is around 506km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Munich to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeverkusenMunich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance579km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Munich to Leverkusen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Munich and Leverkusen is around 506km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (287 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Munich and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Leverkusen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Nightjet run train services between Munich and Leverkusen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Munich and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Munich to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus, Karat-S and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Munich and Leverkusen. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Munich and Leverkusen. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Leverkusen

Transport options from Munich to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 25m
€175($175)
every 30 mins506km (315 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane2h 40m
€200($200)
every 20 mins565km (351 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane2h 50m
€235($235)
hourly522km (324 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane3hrs
€340($340)
every 30 mins583km (362 miles)
Train to Flughafen München, plane4h 5m
€270($270)
hourly727km (451 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€115($115)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train to Koeln Hbf8h 25m
€64($64)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€34($34)
every 4 hours589km (366 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand579km (360 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen