Paris to Munich by train
Munich lies 684 km (425 mi) east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 38 min at the speeds typical of France and Germany rail, over roughly 835 km (519 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Munich
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Paris 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 Paris?
684 km (425 mi) in a straight line, east of Paris; by road roughly 835 km (519 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Munich by train?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris 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.