The average train between Munich and Lichtenfels takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Lichtenfels. 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 every 2 hours between Munich and Lichtenfels. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Lichtenfels at 2:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Lichtenfels. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Lichtenfels station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Munich to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Lichtenfels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lichtenfels station.
Book your Munich to Lichtenfels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Lichtenfels is 226.4 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Lichtenfels via Nürnberg Hbf in around 2h 46m.