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How to get to Munich by train
| Routes | 297 |
| Trips per day | 5,547 |
| train lines | 10 |
| Stations | 48 |
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About Munich
Boasting a quaint beauty that has withstood the test of time, Munich is a vibrant city where the old meets the new. One of the most noticeable events in the city is Oktoberfest. The festival is the largest beer festival in the world, and it is here that you can enjoy a huge variety of beers, as well as local specialties and themed entertainment. For those who want to learn more about the city’s architectural history, consider visiting the Church of Our Lady, which features two unique dome-topped towers, forming an eye-catching part of Munich’s skyline. If you simply wish to enjoy a stroll around town, the English Garden, with its signature Chinesischen Turm, will offer the reprieve you need.
Among the local favorites in the city are Spatenhaus and Haxnbauer, both of which serve authentic hearty Munich dishes. For a more affordable dinner, you could check out the beer gardens such as Seehaus Biergarten or Augustinerkeller.
München Hauptbahnhof, located at the center of Munich, is the principal train station in the city serving all Deutsche Bahn trains that pass through town. Munich’s Central Bus Station is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to catch a bus by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sindbad. The main airport is the Franz Josef Strauss International Airport, which lies 19 miles northeast of the city center.
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Munich's central station, München Train Station, welcomes more than 450,000 passengers every day. The station was first built in 1839 and has been rebuilt and renovated numerous times. As a result, the current station spans numerous buildings and wings, each with its own architectural style. You can find all the necessary amenities such as public restrooms and waiting lounges in the station, and there are even shops for last-minute souvenir shopping! Many Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain routes stop in Munich, heading to cities including Dresden, Berlin, and Cologne. The station is conveniently located just west of Munich's Old Town, with easy connections to the subway (U-Bahn) via the Hauptbanhof station in the same building.
Popular train stations in Munich:
München Train Station
Central Bus Station
München-Karlsfeld
München-Freiham
München-Lochhausen
München-Aubing
München-Neuaubing
München Leienfelsstr.
München-Allach
München-Westkreuz
What train companies travel to Munich, Germany?
Located in Germany, Munich is accessible by train from 297 other cities. You can choose from 5547 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Munich on Wanderu. Deutsche Bahn usually has the most trains on any given day.
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Train companies serving Munich
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 504 | 5h 12m | €82.94 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 437 | 5h 52m | €79.01 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 216 | 4h 20m | €72.27 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 73 | 4h 40m | €61.26 |
| DB Intercity | 57 | 3h 45m | €55.50 |
| DB Eurocity | 50 | 4h 3m | €64.48 |
| FlixTrain | 37 | 11h 43m | €44.53 |
| Railjet | 12 | 4h 35m | €78.08 |
| alex | 9 | 2h 25m | €29.29 |
| Bayerische Regiobahn | 2 | 1h 37m | €30.27 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles.
Railjet is a high-speed intercity train company with trains capable of reaching speeds of 230 kilometers per hour. While these speedy trains will make any trip quick, passengers can still enjoy extra legroom on seats to air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and a cafe with snacks and drinks available for purchase.
alex is a train company in Germany, with the most popular routes being to cities like Munich and Prague. These services also extend to Landshut, Regensburg, Schwandorf, and Prague. alex trains are equipped with standard and first-class seating, air conditioning, power outlets, bicycle storage areas, and onboard refreshments. Most of their trains are accessible to passengers with mobility issues as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest train station in Munich is München Train Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular train stations in Munich are:
- München Train Station
- Central Bus Station
- München-Karlsfeld
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tilburg | 9h 25m | €103.33 |
| Cloppenburg | 9h 13m | €114.88 |
| Lelystad | 10h 56m | €97.52 |
| Cologne | 5h 22m | €105.06 |
| Zurich | 6h 6m | €77.25 |
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