How to travel from Rome to Munich, Germany

The distance between Rome and Munich is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome to Munich by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Munich (MUC).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €435($435)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Bolzano Bozen, Brennero Brenner then Kufstein and then to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Munich

There are several options for getting from Rome to Munich by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($435).

The distance between Rome and Munich is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Rome and Munich by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Munich is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Munich. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 13hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, Swiss Railways, WESTbahn, Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Rome and Munich. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9hrs, 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 Rome and Munich. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Munich. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Munich (MUC). instead which will take 3h 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 Rome and Munich. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Munich is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €435 ($435).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Munich

Transport options from Rome to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€435($435)
every 30 mins810km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€87($87)
5 times a day902km (560 miles)
Train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-1013hrs
€250($250)
once daily1,055km (656 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€50($50)
every 20 mins918km (570 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand916km (569 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