Train München → Düsseldorf
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Route overview
4h 50m
Fastest time
5h 15m
Avg. duration
486
Kilometers
25
Trains per day
By train from München to Düsseldorf
An important rail connection: The train connection from München to Düsseldorf is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 4h 50m and can travel in comfort.
The route covers a distance of 486 kilometers and is served by about 25 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.
Trains travel via Frankfurt/Köln. This intermediate stop gives you the option to transfer or break your journey if needed. The total distance is 486 kilometers.
Infrastructure: ICE via Frankfurt/Köln
Route highlights
- Über Köln und Stuttgart
- ICE-Fernverbindung
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Available train types
This route is served by ICE.
The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.
Travel sustainably
Taking the train from München to Düsseldorf saves you about 77 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 119 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.
Alternative: flying
On this route a nonstop flight is also an option. The honest comparison counts door to door, not just time in the air:
- Train: 4 h 50 min (main station to main station)
- Flight: approx. 3 h 30 min door to door (1 h 15 min in the air plus 90 min to the airport and check-in, 45 min after landing)
- CO₂ footprint: the flight emits about 8.6x as much as the train (134.1 kg versus 15.6 kg per person).
Door to door, flying is about 1 h 20 min faster here, but emits several times the CO₂.
Compare flightsIndicative figures: flight time is based on typical nonstop flights MUC to DUS; actual times and prices vary by connection and booking date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train journey from München to Düsseldorf?
The fastest connection from München to Düsseldorf takes 4h 50m. The average travel time is 5h 15m.
How many trains run daily from München to Düsseldorf?
About 25 trains run daily on the München - Düsseldorf route. Train types include ICE.
What is the route from München to Düsseldorf?
Trains travel via Frankfurt/Köln. The total distance is 486 km.
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All connectionsSchedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time
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Last update: April 2026
