What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Upper Franconia?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Upper Franconia is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Upper Franconia?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Upper Franconia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Upper Franconia?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Upper Franconia. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Heroldsberg-Tal via Nürnberg Hbf and Pegnitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Munich to Upper Franconia?

The distance between Munich and Upper Franconia is 268 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Upper Franconia without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Upper Franconia without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Upper Franconia?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Munich to Upper Franconia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Upper Franconia bus from?

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

Where does the Munich to Upper Franconia bus arrive?

Munich to Upper Franconia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Can I drive from Munich to Upper Franconia?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Upper Franconia is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Munich to Upper Franconia.

Where can I stay near Upper Franconia?

There are 685+ hotels available in Upper Franconia.

Munich to Upper Franconia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Munich to Upper Franconia by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain
3. Take the bus from Pegnitz to Heroldsberg-Talbus
3h 55m
€42–138
Drive 216.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Munich to Upper Franconiacar 216.2 km
2h 8m
€32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Re31 / ...
5h 34m
Train, line 233 bus
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Forchheimtrain
3. Take the train from Forchheim(Oberfr) to Ebermannstadttrain Rb
4. Take the bus from Ebermannstadt to Rabeneck Cafe Kremsbus 233
4h 13m
€41–150

Munich to Upper Franconia by train and bus

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Distance: 268.3 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Upper Franconia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Heroldsberg-Tal via Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Pegnitz in around 5h 34m.

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