The average train between Munich and Birmingham takes 14h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Munich and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Munich to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Birmingham station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
Munich to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Birmingham train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Munich to Birmingham train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Munich and Birmingham is 1,069.7 km. The road distance is 1,354 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 55m.