To Munich by train
With ICE International and ÖBB Nightjet
Quickly to the heart of Munich
- From € 38 one-way trip with ICE International
- Travel time Amsterdam – Munich 7.28 hrs
- Direct night train from € 35
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
Faster and direct to Munich from 15 December
Good news! From 15 December, you can travel directly to Munich by train, reducing your travel time. You can now travel from Amsterdam to the heart of Munich in 6 hours and 55 minutes, and from Utrecht in just 6 hours and 22 minutes, all without the need to change trains. This means you’ll save over 30 minutes when travelling from Amsterdam or Utrecht! Train tickets to Munich are now available for journeys until 14 April 2025.
Munich has something for everyone: nature, culture, and a varied culinary offer. The city park English Garden is larger than New York Central Park and offers a beautiful place to escape the city. You can even go surfing: in the Eisbachwelle there are one-metre high waves!
Museum-lovers can visit Kunstareal, the museum district. Don't miss the Biergartens, Munich is known for its beer during the Oktoberfest!
Travel information Munich hbf
With ICE International or Intercity Berlin you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Munich central station, only changing trians once in either Duisburg or Hanover. You can also take the night train from Amsterdam Central, without changing trains.
| Route | Travel times | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Munich | 7.28 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Munich | 7.46 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Munich | 7.03 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Munich | 8.12 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices train tickets Munich station
ICE International and Intercity Berlin offer different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Prices night train to Munich
| From | To | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat | € 35 | € 165 |
| Bunk | € 50 | € 195 |
| Bed | € 80 | € 320 |
*Prices are based on a one-way ticket, 1 adult, from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem v.v.
Options flexibility ICE International
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the lowest rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Low rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
- City Ticket included*
*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport
Find out everything about ICE International and Intercity Berlin rates here
Book in advance and save money
Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information train to Munich
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Facilities on board
Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Read more about ICE International facilities
Read more about Intercity Berlin facilities
Read more about Nightjet facilities
View the itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
IIf you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).
Seat reservation
It is not mandatory to reserve a seat. We do, however, advise you to do so. You will receive a confirmation of your seat reservation stating the carriage number and seat number. On the night train, however, it is compulsory to have a reservation for a seat or berth.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.
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