Munich to London by train

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Overview: trains from Munich to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Munich to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:00 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 9hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 917
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey US$64.50 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 42m
Train operators 34

Munich to London by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Munich to London? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 917 kilometres.

Train cost between Munich and London: 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 US$64.50, then go to US$247, if booked a month in advance, and US$251, 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 Munich and London

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 917 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Munich is at 00:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:46.

During the weekend, 00:00 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:54 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 3 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Munich to London?

This journey covers a total of 917 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 9 hours and 39 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Munich and London?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Munich and London 10 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Munich to London travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: London.

FAQs about the train journey from Munich to London

Want to know more about your journey from Munich to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Munich and London covers 917 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.