How to get to Birmingham from Munich

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Compare coach, train and flight for Munich to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £370.

Distance: 1070 km

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£370

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Compare ways to travel from Munich to Birmingham

Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £111.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Birmingham:

A coach is £260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Birmingham costing on average £370.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Birmingham including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 22m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 14h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £370 compared to roughly £131 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Munich to Birmingham

How to get to Birmingham from Munich by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

The most popular day trips by train from Birmingham are London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Oxford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Birmingham on Omio.

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Why visit Manchester for the day?

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Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

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Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

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Day trip from Birmingham to Oxford by train

Why visit Oxford for the day?

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.

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FAQs: Munich to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Birmingham.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Birmingham including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £111.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Birmingham:

A coach is £260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Birmingham costing on average £370.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Birmingham is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 48m.

The Munich to Birmingham distance is approximately 1070 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Birmingham is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Birmingham as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Birmingham:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Baltic, Ryanair to go to Birmingham by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Birmingham:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Munich to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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