Compare train tickets from Paris to Munich

The distance between Paris and Munich is approximately 425 miles, or 684 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

There are 20 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Munich to Paris. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Paris to Munich for $58.23.