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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Munich
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Munich will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 54 trains that leave Dortmund for Munich every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 61922:367h57Dortmund Hbf6:33Munich Hbf£251One-way0 changes- 26838 · IC 60403 · ICE 69922:458h42Dortmund Hbf7:27Munich Hbf£271One-way2 changes
- 26701 · ICE 5814:336h16Dortmund Hbf10:49Munich Hbf£311One-way1 change
- ICE 541 · 26703 · ICE 7835:446h06Dortmund Hbf11:50Munich Hbf£311One-way2 changes
- ICE 644 · ICE 62510:155h58Dortmund Hbf16:13Munich Hbf£431One-way1 change
- ICE 9158:115h29Dortmund Hbf13:40Munich Hbf£1221One-way0 changes
- ICE 91912:115h29Dortmund Hbf17:40Munich Hbf£1221One-way0 changes
- ICE 9136:105h30Dortmund Hbf11:40Munich Hbf£1081One-way0 changes
- ICE 101316:095h31Dortmund Hbf21:40Munich Hbf£1221One-way0 changes
- ICE 101114:095h32Dortmund Hbf19:41Munich Hbf£1081One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dortmund to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 477 km
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£113 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Dortmund to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Munich trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 529 | 7:22 Dortmund Hbf | 5h50 | 13:12 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 2583 | On time 7:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h39 | 13:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 915 | On time 8:11 Dortmund Hbf | 5h29 | 13:40 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26706 · ICE 621 | On time 8:21 Dortmund Hbf | 5h51 | 14:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 515 | Delayed 6:39 8:36Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 14:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26709 · ICE 585 | 8:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h13 | 14:52 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26709 · ICE 1915 · ICE 1007 | 8:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h07 | 14:46 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 845 · ICE 1185 | On time 8:46 Dortmund Hbf | 6h19 | 15:05 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26708 · ICE 623 | On time 9:21 Dortmund Hbf | 5h51 | 15:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 595 | On time 9:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h38 | 15:14 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26711 · ICE 787 | On time 9:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h11 | 15:50 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26711 · ICE 787 · ICE 1507 | 9:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h04 | 15:43 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 26812 · ICE 225 | On time 9:45 Dortmund Hbf | 5h55 | 15:40 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 10:15 Dortmund Hbf | 5h58 | 16:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 517 | On time 10:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 16:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2155 · ICE 587 · ICE 509 | On time 10:42 Dortmund Hbf | 6h27 | 17:09 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2155 · ICE 587 | On time 10:42 Dortmund Hbf | 6h07 | 16:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26712 · ICE 627 | On time 11:21 Dortmund Hbf | 5h52 | 17:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 597 | On time 11:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h40 | 17:16 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26715 · ICE 789 | On time 11:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h10 | 17:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 919 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 5h29 | 17:40 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26714 · ICE 629 | On time 12:21 Dortmund Hbf | 5h51 | 18:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 519 | 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 18:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26717 · ICE 589 | On time 12:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h09 | 18:48 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 13:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h36 | 19:12 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1747 · ICE 881 | On time 13:42 Dortmund Hbf | 6h08 | 19:50 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1011 | On time 14:09 Dortmund Hbf | 5h32 | 19:41 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 640 · ICE 723 | On time 14:15 Dortmund Hbf | 5h58 | 20:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 611 | 14:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h56 | 20:32 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26721 · ICE 681 | On time 14:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h11 | 20:50 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 691 | On time 15:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h39 | 21:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26723 · ICE 883 | On time 15:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h11 | 21:50 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1013 | On time 16:09 Dortmund Hbf | 5h31 | 21:40 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 613 | 16:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 22:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2157 · ICE 683 | On time 16:42 Dortmund Hbf | 6h22 | 23:04 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 693 | 17:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h59 | 23:35 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26727 · ICE 885 | 17:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h45 | 0:24 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1015 | On time 18:09 Dortmund Hbf | 5h52 | 0:01 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 615 | 18:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 0:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26729 · ICE 685 · ICE 1107 · 4043 | 18:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h26 | 1:05 Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
| 26729 · ICE 685 · ICE 1107 | On time 18:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h32 | 1:11 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 542 · IC 60403 · ICE 699 | 22:15 Dortmund Hbf | 9h12 | 7:27 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 619 | 22:36 Dortmund Hbf | 7h30 | 6:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| ICE 1541 · 16303 · ICE 1501 | On time 0:46 Dortmund Hbf | 8h55 | 9:41 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 921 · ICE 827 | On time 1:44 Dortmund Hbf | 6h29 | 8:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 523 | 3:58 Dortmund Hbf | 6h14 | 10:12 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 523 · ICE 911 | On time 3:58 Dortmund Hbf | 5h42 | 9:40 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| 26701 · ICE 581 | 4:33 Dortmund Hbf | 6h16 | 10:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 23 · ICE 913 | On time 4:35 Dortmund Hbf | 7h05 | 11:40 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 525 | 5:22 Dortmund Hbf | 5h50 | 11:12 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 5:34 Dortmund Hbf | 5h41 | 11:15 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 541 · 26703 · ICE 783 | 5:44 Dortmund Hbf | 6h06 | 11:50 Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 913 | On time 6:10 Dortmund Hbf | 5h30 | 11:40 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 527 | 6:23 Dortmund Hbf | 5h49 | 12:12 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 513 | On time 6:36 Dortmund Hbf | 5h53 | 12:29 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 26705 · ICE 583 | 6:39 Dortmund Hbf | 6h13 | 12:52 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Dortmund to Munich
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Trains from Dortmund to Munich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 477 km distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 477 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Dortmund to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Dortmund and Munich from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Dortmund to Munich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Munich by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Munich
Most Dortmund to Munich trains use the Dortmund Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München-Pasing. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dortmund station do trains to Munich leave from?
Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Getting to Dortmund Signal Iduna Park from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park train station facilities and services
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Getting to Dortmund-Germania from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund-Germania is 7 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Germania train station facilities and services
Dortmund-Germania has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Óla Kalá, Imbiss Futterluke, Pizzeria Puzzle, Side Döner
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Germania. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Germania. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Germania. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Which Munich station do trains from Dortmund arrive at?
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
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