How to travel from Stockholm to Munich, Germany

The distance between Stockholm and Munich is around 1,882km (1,170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm 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 København H, Hamburg Hbf then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlskoga Bus Station then Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade and then to Zob.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Distance1,907km (1,185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Munich

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Stockholm and Munich is around 1,882km (1,170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,314km (816 miles)

It takes around 15h 15m to get from Stockholm and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Munich is to take the train which takes around 15h 15m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Munich. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Munich. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 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 Stockholm and Munich. It typically takes around 24h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlskoga Bus Station and Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 35m.

Vy Buss and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Munich. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to München Hbf. instead which will take 15h 15m.

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 Stockholm and Munich. The distance is around 1,907km (1,185 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

How do I get from Stockholm to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Munich

Transport options from Stockholm to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
15h 15m
€285($285)
every 20 mins1,882km (1,170 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof20h 55m
€200($200)
3 times a week1,889km (1,174 miles)
Bus
24h 35m
€195($195)
once a week1,952km (1,213 miles)
Drive
17h 10m
€355($355)
on demand1,907km (1,185 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