London to Munich by train

Going from London to Munich by train

About to set off from London to Munich by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between London and Munich: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £48.57, then go to £188, if booked a month in advance, and £176, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between London and Munich

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 31 trains make this journey of 917 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from London is at 05:59 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:04.

During the weekend, 06:31 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:31 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 17 minutes.

London to Munich train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 917 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 8 hours and 41 minutes.

When are tickets between London and Munich available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between London and Munich can be purchased 10 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from London to Munich by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Munich.