There are 10 ways to get from Munich to France by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
6h 4m€150–301Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Munich to Paris813.5 km
9h 57m€52Bus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N91 / ...
12h 26m€70–110Drive 813.8 km
- Drive from Munich to Pariscar 813.8 km
7h 40m€130–188Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4h 44m€132–293Bus via Neu-Ulm
- Take the bus from München, ZOB to Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßebus
- Take the bus from Ulm - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 18m€63–102Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MUC - CDG
4h 55m€108–289Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MUC - NCE
4h 45m€108–270Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MUC - TLS
4h 58m€114–295Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MUC - MRS
4h 54m€108–284
Munich to France by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Munich to France is to rideshare which costs €52 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to France is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €130 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to France. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to France. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Châtelet via Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Munich and France is 832 km. The road distance is 813.8 km.
The best way to get from Munich to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Munich to France, including transfers.
Munich to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to France is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and France?
You can take a train from München Hbf to Châtelet via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Munich International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Munich International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from Munich International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–300
Flights from Munich International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Munich International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Munich to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €52
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Munich to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Munich to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to France is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Munich to France.
There are 22186+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.