Barcelona to Munich by bus
Munich lies 1,055 km (655 mi) north-east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 1,287 km (800 mi) of road.
| Barcelona | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Munich
Crossing from Spain into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Barcelona to Munich
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Staying in Munich
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (295), and 16 are five-star. Across 501 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,647,941 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Munich from Barcelona?
1,055 km (655 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Barcelona; by road roughly 1,287 km (800 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Munich by bus?
About 19 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Munich?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Munich?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Munich?
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.