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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Munich to Cambridge
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£110
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£110
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 d 20 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 d 20 h 5 m
Buses on 18 Sept
1
Distance
931 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Munich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Cambridge will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £110.
Fast coaches
To travel from Munich to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
20:5044h05Munich16:55Cambridge£1101One-way1 change
- 20:5044h05Munich16:55Cambridge£1101One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Munich to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Munich to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £289.
Distance: 931 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£128 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £289 Average Price | £134 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 8m Average total duration 37h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Cambridge is a flight with an average price of £34.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Cambridge:
A flight is £94 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Munich to Cambridge costing on average £128.
A flight is £255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Cambridge costing on average £289.
The fastest way to travel from Munich to Cambridge is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 34m.
Coach takes on average 37h 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Cambridge including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £128 compared to roughly £134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 37h 38m versus 13h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Munich to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 20:50 Munich | 44h05 | 16:55 Cambridge | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Munich to Cambridge
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United Kingdom
Buses from Munich to Cambridge run on average 2 times per day, taking around 37h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 931 km distance in 35h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Distance 931 km |
Average bus duration 37h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £114 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 30m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Bus providers: FlixBus from Munich to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Munich to Cambridge with FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
35h 30m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£114
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Complete guide to Cambridge
Things to do in Cambridge
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
- Recommended
Kettle's Yard
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
- Recommended
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
- Must visit
The Backs
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
- Must visit
Market Square
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
- Recommended
Trinity Lane
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cambridge burnt cream
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
- Gluten-free
Cambridgeshire fidget pie
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Pippin paste
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Midsummer House
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
The Riverbar Steakhouse and Grill
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
The Eagle
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- /public_transport/single_ticket_price may be null if no reliable day pass exists. - Official public transport app for the city. - Official public transport website. - public_transport.day_pass_price may be null if no reliable day pass exists. - public_transport.website must be an official operator or transport authority URL, or null if no official website exists. - 1-2 essential public transport tips, each max 200 characters. - If possible, mention whether card/contactless payment works on trams, buses, or metro. - Each tip must be no longer than 2 sentences. - Use local currency format with currency symbol instead of currency code. if you mention price. For app_store_url and play_store_url, always use search URLs based on the app name, never direct app links: - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/search?term=<app_name>&entity=software - Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=<app_name>&c=apps Replace spaces in app names with +. Also include arrival information from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to the city center: - station is the arrival station name. - destination is a central destination in the city, such as the main station, central bus station, or a well-known central square. - directions_url format: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin={urlencoded_station}&destination={urlencoded_destination}. Replace spaces with + and include the city in origin and destination names. - distance_to_city_center: include distance with units, for example "3 km". - travel_time_to_city_center: include time with units, for example "20 min". - best_option must include type, price, duration, and website. - best_option may be public transport, taxi, or rideshare. - best_option.type should be specific where possible, for example "S-Bahn S9" or "Taxi". - best_option.price must use local currency and use local currency format. If best_option uses metro, train, or RER, use the standard full-price metro/train/RER ticket. - best_option.duration must include units, for example "30 min". - best_option.website should be a ticketing or operator URL, or null if none is available. Use British English in the output.Never translate or alter placeholders inside {...}. Keep punctuation around placeholders natural for the target language. For attraction, landmark, and place names, use the name most commonly used in the target language: - If the place has a widely established target-language name (an exonym), use it. For example, in Spanish "Eiffel Tower" becomes "Torre Eiffel". Never leave an English name when the target language has a common name for the place. - Otherwise keep the authentic local or official name unchanged. Do not word-for-word translate proper names that have no established target-language form, for example keep "Musée d'Orsay" as is. Do not translate restaurant or other venue names, station names, URLs, app names, or currency codes.
To the city centre
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
- Distance
- 0.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Adult local bus single fares in Cambridge are capped at £3; under-25s with a Tiger pass pay £1.
- Cambridge city buses are mainly Stagecoach and Whippet. Check operator acceptance before buying a multi-operator ticket.
FAQs: Munich to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Cambridge by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Munich to Cambridge can start from as little as £114 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Munich to Cambridge is £128; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Munich to Cambridge is 35h 30m to travel the 931 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Munich to Cambridge leaves at 0:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Munich to Cambridge leaves at 23:45.
There are 2 coaches a day from Munich to Cambridge which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Munich to Cambridge, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Munich and Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Cambridge from Munich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 35h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Munich to Cambridge is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Cambridge including taking a coach, train and flight.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Munich to Cambridge for coach company FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Munich to Cambridge:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Munich to Cambridge depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Munich to Cambridge.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Munich to Cambridge:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Munich to Cambridge:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Munich to Cambridge. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Munich to Cambridge with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Munich to Cambridge with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Munich to Cambridge with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Cambridge
Most Munich to Cambridge buses use the München, ZOB to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Munich
Arrival bus stations in Cambridge
Which Munich station do buses to Cambridge leave from?
Buses from Munich to Cambridge leave from München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz. The station is 9 km from Munich city centre at München Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz, 80939 München, Germany.
München, Fröttmaning P+R ParkplatzMünchen Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz, 80939 München, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz from Munich city centre
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
BusFlixBus N199, N280, N34, N899, 1307, N86, 1304A · 21m · £0.90
SubwayU6, U3 · 20m · £3 · every ~17 min
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz bus station facilities and services
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz. ATMs are available at München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz: Wheelchair accessible parking available.
München, ZOBArnulfstrasse 21, 80335 Munchen, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to München, ZOB from Munich city centre
München, ZOB is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS1, S3, S8, S2, S6, S5, S4 · 9m · £0.90 · every ~61 min
Tram17, 16, N17 · 16m · £3 · every ~25 min
München, ZOB bus station facilities and services
München, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station), Bavarian Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München, ZOB.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
City-centre transport
Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre
BusTour · 31m · £2 · every ~6 min
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