What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to rideshare which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The fastest way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from München, ZOB and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Munich and North Rhine-Westphalia is 586 km. The road distance is 552.7 km.

How do I travel from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia.

Where can I stay near North Rhine-Westphalia?

There are 1862+ hotels available in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can I share a ride from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 25m
€100–460
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Colognerideshare 552.7 km
6h
€22–35
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusenbus N28
8h 21m
€45–85
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3h 18m
€87–222
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
7h 8m
€125–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 25m
Drive 552.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Colognecar 552.7 km
5h 16m
€78–113
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3h 12m
€81–227
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
4h 13m
€95–335
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 37m
€148–329

Munich to North Rhine-Westphalia by train and bus

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Distance: 586.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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