How to get from Dortmund to Munich
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 39m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 45m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 6h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Sep 266h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 268h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dortmund to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dortmund central → Munich centralbus
FlixBus·8h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Dortmund to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€53Departures from Dortmund to Munich
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 12:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 06:15 | 12:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dortmund central to Munich central, about 8h 45m. In total it's roughly €35 over 8h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Dortmund to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 8h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Dortmund to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 12:40, from Dortmund central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dortmund to Munich?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 12:40.
Which station does the bus from Dortmund to Munich leave from?
Dortmund central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Munich from Dortmund?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dortmund to Munich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dortmund to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Dortmund to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Munich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026