How to get from Dortmund to Munich
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 29m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 32m
1 transfer
Train + Flight
€207
Cheapest
8h 45m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 29m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €35, on Tue, Oct 6.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €182Checked Oct 5 | 6h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 6h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€182Checked Oct 56h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 76h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 78h 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 → Frankfurttrain
Deutsche Bahn·2h 13m - 2Frankfurt → MunichtrainDeutsche Bahn·3h 19m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich 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.
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
€86November 2026
€88Departures from Dortmund to Munich
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 11:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 06:15 | 11:40 |
All departures
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 07:45
- 08:15
- 08:45
- 09:45
- 10:35
- 10:40
- 11:35
- 11:40
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 Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnDortmund-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Munich, Dortmund-Düsseldorf AirportBook →
FlixBusDortmund central-Munich centralBook →
EurowingsDüsseldorf Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionDortmund-Münster Osnabrück AirportBook →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Eurowings, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Munich works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Dortmund to Frankfurt, about 2h 13m. Transfer in Frankfurt and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Munich (3h 19m). In total it's roughly €46 over 6h 29m, 1 transfer.
Dortmund to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 6h 29m by train, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Dortmund to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 11:40, from Dortmund central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dortmund to Munich?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 11:40.
Which station does the bus from Dortmund to Munich leave from?
Dortmund central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Dortmund to Munich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
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 €46. 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, Eurowings, Regional connection.
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.
Where to next
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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: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026