The average train between Munich and Manchester takes 15h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Manchester. 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 4 times a day between Munich and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Munich to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Manchester station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
Munich to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Manchester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Munich to Manchester train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Manchester is 1,135.1 km. The road distance is 1,467 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Manchester Piccadilly via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 26m.