There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Munich by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Munich • 5h 8m
5 alternative options
Fly to Nuremberg, train • 6h 23m
Fly to Stuttgart, train • 7h 16m
Train • 14h 13m
Bus • 21h 50m
Drive • 12h 52m
Barcelona to Munich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Munich is to fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Munich is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Munich - Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Munich. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at München Hbf via Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Barcelona and Munich is 1147 km. The road distance is 1373.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Munich without a car is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs €200 - €410.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Barcelona to Munich, including transfers.
Barcelona to Munich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Munich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Munich is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €410 and takes 14h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 21h 50m.
- Distance: 1147.1 km
- Duration: 5h 8m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Munich, Germany?
Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and Swiss fly from Barcelona to Munich every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Munich via Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
Flights from Barcelona to Nuremberg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €460
Flights from Barcelona to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €480
Flights from Barcelona to Stuttgart via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €480
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Nuremberg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380
Flights from Barcelona to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Barcelona to Stuttgart via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nuremberg via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Barcelona to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €430
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €38 - €43
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €46 - €52
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €90
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €37 - €42
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €30 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €80 - €100
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €130
- Rail 1st Class
- €130 - €190
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Munich - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Barcelona to Munich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus station.
Barcelona to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Munich is 1373 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Barcelona to Munich.
Book your Barcelona to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1054+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at €34 per night.