How to travel from Glasgow to Munich, Germany

The distance between Glasgow and Munich is around 1,432km (890 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Munich by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Munich (MUC).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €735($740)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Leonberg Bus Station and then to Munich central bus station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Munich.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €430($430)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Munich

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Munich by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Glasgow and Munich is around 1,432km (890 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,377km (856 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Glasgow and Munich by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Munich is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Munich is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Munich. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Glasgow and Munich. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 13h 10m, 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 Glasgow and Munich. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Leonberg Bus Station and Flughafen/Messe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Karat-S, Blablabus and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Munich. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Munich. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Munich (MUC) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Munich. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Munich typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Munich (MUC).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Munich. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Munich (MUC). instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Munich is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

How do I get from Glasgow to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Munich

Transport options from Glasgow to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
€335($335)
every 20 mins1,432km (890 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€470($470)
hourly1,659km (1,031 miles)
Train
13h 10m
€735($740)
every 20 mins1,836km (1,141 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
€82($82)
3 times a week2,060km (1,280 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station1 day 10h
€75($75)
twice daily2,078km (1,291 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 10m
€430($430)
every 2 hours1,783km (1,108 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