The average train between Munich and Ruhr takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Ruhr. 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 hourly between Munich and Ruhr. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Ruhr at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Ruhr station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Munich to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
The distance between Munich and Ruhr is 506.8 km. The road distance is 647 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–500 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Two other operators also service this route.