The average train between Ruhr and Munich takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ruhr to Munich. 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 Ruhr and Munich. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruhr is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Munich at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ruhr to Munich. However, there are services departing from Ruhr station and arriving at Munich station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Ruhr to Munich train services, operated by DVG, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Ruhr to Munich train services, operated by DVG, arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Ruhr and Munich is 506.8 km. The road distance is 647 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–500 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Two other operators also service this route.