How to get from Hamburg to Munich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Hamburg to Munich by price and travel time.
- 612 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 26 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€120
Cheapest
10h 35m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Munich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 612 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
612 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €120Checked Oct 18 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 36mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€120Checked Oct 181h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 36m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Munich Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Hamburg to Munich
Deutsche Bahn runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:13 and the last at 22:28.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 26 | 05:13 | 22:28 |
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 03:30 | 21:10 |
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:13
- 05:45
- 06:13
- 06:34
- 07:13
- 07:45
- 08:13
- 08:32
- 08:57
- 09:13
- 09:32
- 09:45
- 10:13
- 10:34
- 11:13
- 11:45
- 12:13
- 12:34
- 13:13
- 13:45
- 14:13
- 14:34
- 15:45
- 18:13
- 19:45
- 22:28
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:30
- 04:15
- 04:30
- 05:15
- 06:15
- 08:45
- 09:45
- 10:45
- 20:10
- 21:10
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusHamburg-Munich, Hamburg central-Munich InternationalBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Munich works
Start with a EW flight from Hamburg to Munich, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €120 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Munich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Hamburg to Munich?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:13 and the last at 22:28, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Hamburg to Munich?
26 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:13 and 22:28.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Munich?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 21:10.
How far is Munich from Hamburg?
About 612 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Munich?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Hamburg and Munich?
Hamburg is HAM and Munich is MUC, so this route is usually written HAM to MUC.
Which operators run Hamburg to Munich?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Hamburg to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg 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: Eurowings
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026