The average train between Munich and Ellwangen takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Ellwangen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Munich and Ellwangen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Ellwangen at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Donauwörth and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Ellwangen station via Donauwörth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Munich to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Goldshöfe, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Munich and Ellwangen is 140.3 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Ellwangen via Donauwörth and Goldshoefe in around 3h 2m.