There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Munich by plane, train, bus, night train, car or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Rome
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Munich (MUC)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zob
7 alternative options
Train to Naples, fly
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Munich (MUC)
Train to Florence, fly
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Munich (MUC)
Train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Bolzano Bozen
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Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero Brenner
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Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Muenchen Ost
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Train, night train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia
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Take the night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Muenchen Hbf
Drive, car train
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Drive from Rome to Innsbruck
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Take the car train from Innsbruck to München Ost
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Munich
Rome to Munich by train
The train journey time between Rome and Munich is around 10h 37m and covers a distance of around 898 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 2m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and others, the Rome to Munich train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in Muenchen Ost. Typically two trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Munich is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Munich is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Munich is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, returning to Italy from Germany is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Munich is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 12h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Munich is to fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Zob. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Rome and Munich is 697 km. The road distance is 916.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Munich without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs €65 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rome to Munich, including transfers.
Rome to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Munich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Munich is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 10h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 12h 50m.
- Distance: 697.2 km
- Duration: 4h 45m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Munich, Germany?
Lufthansa and Alitalia fly from Rome to Munich every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Munich via Bolzano Bozen, Brennero Brenner, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Rome to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Naples to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Naples to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Florence to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Florence to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €470
Flights from Naples to Munich via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Naples to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €600
Flights from Naples to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €800
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €800
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €28
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €25
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Roma Termini to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €65 - €95
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Roma Termini to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €60
- Base Standard
- €75 - €100
- Base Premium
- €90 - €130
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €11 - €13
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €25
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €40
- Website
- Railjet
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €200 - €440
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €200 - €270
- 1st Class
- €320 - €440
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Innsbruck to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €110
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Rome to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zob station.
Rome to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Muenchen Ost station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Munich is 916 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Rome to Munich.
Alitalia and Lufthansa offer flights from Rome Airport to Munich Airport.
Book your Rome to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 860+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.