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Budapest to München / Munich by train
How to take a rail journey from Budapest to Munich / München
This is typically a straightforward journey as direct trains are available whether you want to travel by day or overnight
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Option 1: travel during the day
Journey Summary
6hr 59min - 7hr 4min (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Munchen
These trains do NOT call at Munchen Ost station.
These trains also call at: Gyor and Linz and Salzburg
Departing from Budapest:
The train will call at Budapest-Kelenfold around 10 mins after departing from Budapest-Keleti.
If the starting point of your journey in Budapest is on Metro Line 4, or has an easy connection to Line 4, then take the Metro to Kelenfold station and join the train there.
Not only will your journey be quicker overall, the Metro transfer at Kelenfold is much easier, particularly if you have luggage.
4 x trains per day
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: Three months ahead of the travel date
On the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:
- 0 in the Chg. column
- RJ (and only RJ) in the Products column.
Use the earlier/later buttons to search for the cheapest ticket prices.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
The final direct daytime train of the day departs from Budapest Keleti at around 15:40.
Seat reservations
They are optional for this journey, but these trains can be particularly busy.
So if you want peace of mind that you will have an assigned seat for the entire journey, adding a reservation when making a booking is recommended.
However, seats will actually be assigned when booking tickets online on MAV.
But if you book at the international rail desk at Keleti station (you can book using the computer terminals), you will have to request that a reservation be added to the booking.
Rail pass users can purchase reservations online on DB Bahn, or in person at the international travel desk at Keleti station, but ideally do that when you first arrive in Budapest.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DB Bahn | from €29 | |
| Trainline | from €29 | |
| MAV | from €29 |
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Travelling On
Good to Know
It's not a particularly scenic train journey from Budapest to Munich/Munchen, though the stretch between Wels and Salzburg is easy on the eye, so you won't be missing out on a particularly memorable travel experience if you opt to take the overnight train instead.
Though it is due to arrive in Munchen/Munich at the somewhat painfully early time of 06:10.
However, the first of these Railjet trains isn't scheduled to arrive there until 14:30.
Option 2: travel through the night
Journey Summary
9hr 49min (approx)
Nightly
Travel Information
Final Destination: Stuttgart Hbf
This train also calls at: [Munchen Ost](https://goo.gl/maps/BrgSQ9FnJUpxaJvm
1 x train per night
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date
Our guide to booking night train tickets on the DB (German national railways) website is available HERE.
'Kalaman Imre' is the name given to this train, which is provided by Hungarian Railways (MAV) - note that 'Nightjet' trains are not used for this service
It comprises
- Compartment Seats
- Couchettes ; 4 berths AND 6 berths
- Sleeping cars with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins (there are no deluxe sleeping cars with showers in the cabins available on this route)
Click the train button above for more info including the rail pass reservation fees:
Using rail passes:
Rail pass users must reserve before boarding this train.
However, these rail pass reservations can NO longer be booked online the DB website.
If you want to reserve seats, berths in couchettes or beds in the sleeping cabins before you arrive in Hungary, the best option is to pay a booking fee and use the Eurail or InterRail reservation services**.**
If you don't want to do this, reservations can be arranged and paid for at the international reservation desk at Budapest Keleti station - ideally do this when you first arrive in Budapest on the preceding train on your itinerary.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DB | * |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
Note that Nightjet trains are not used on this route.
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