How to get from Hamburg to Munich
- 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
€241
Cheapest
10h 35m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 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 33m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €42, on Fri, Sep 18.
This fare comes from a search on September 28, 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 | €111Checked Oct 3 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 36mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€111Checked Oct 31h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€65Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 36m · directSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Munich Airportflight1h 33m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Hamburg to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€81November 2026
€81Departures 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 |
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, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg central-Munich InternationalBook →
LufthansaHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
EurowingsHamburg Airport-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-MunichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Munich works
Start with a flight from Hamburg to Munich, about 1h 33m. In total it's roughly €136 over 1h 33m, 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 33m. 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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €136. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 33m.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Munich?
About 1h 33m, 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 FlixBus, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Hamburg to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 44m.
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.
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 28 Sep 2026