What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Altona is to rideshare which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Altona?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Altona is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at S Reeperbahn via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Altona?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Munich to Altona?

The distance between Munich and Altona is 781 km. The road distance is 727.7 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Altona without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 10m and costs €130 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Altona?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Munich to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Altona bus from?

Munich to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Altona train from?

Munich to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Altona?

The best way to get from Munich to Altona is to train via Göttingen which takes 6h 10m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Munich to Altona bus arrive?

Munich to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Munich to Altona train arrive?

Munich to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Munich to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Altona is 728 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Munich to Altona.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to Altona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Altona?

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Altona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Altona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Altona - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

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There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Altona by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car train, car, or plane

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Train via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Göttingentrain 25
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h 10m
€132–302
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Hamburgrideshare 721.8 km
7h 58m
€30–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 034 / ...
12h 25m
€80–117
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
9h 53m
€40–130
Train
1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
8h 5m
€50–370
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pasing to Hamburg-Altonatrain 42 / ...
10h 3m
€172–397
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Hamburg-Altonacartrain Uex 2026
10h 14m
€100–120
Drive 727.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Altonacar 727.7 km
7h 20m
€108–155
Fly Munich International Airport to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
3h 42m
€90–271
Fly Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain
4h 55m
€120–407
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
5h 45m
€112–368

Munich to Altona by train

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Distance: 780.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Altona, Germany?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Altona via Göttingen and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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