Hamburg to Munich by train
Munich lies 612 km (380 mi) south of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 747 km (464 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamburg | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamburg; by road roughly 747 km (464 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Munich by train?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Munich?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.