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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Ruhr is to bus via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob) which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Ruhr is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Munich to Ruhr?

The distance between Munich and Ruhr is 647 km. The road distance is 612.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Munich to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Ruhr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Ruhr train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Munich to Ruhr is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Munich to Ruhr bus arrive?

Munich to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Munich to Ruhr train arrive?

Munich to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Ruhr is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Munich to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Munich to Ruhr - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 901 tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Ruhr by train, bus, car, plane, tram, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 8m
€70–500
Bus via Munich, Central Bus Station (Zob)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Duisburgbus
12h 58m
€44–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Duisburg central train stationbus N885 / ...
11h 3m
€59–95
Drive 612.9 km
1. Drive from Munich to Ruhrcar 612.9 km
5h 51m
€88–127
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 901 tram
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram
3h 27m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Ruhrcar
7h 41m
€135–175
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 29m
€92–270
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 Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 18m
€165–373
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 35m
€104–394

Munich to Ruhr by train and tram

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Distance: 647.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–500 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Duisburg central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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