The average train between Munich and Preston takes 15h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Preston. 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 3 times a day between Munich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 1:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Munich to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Preston station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Munich to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Munich to Preston train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Preston is 1,176.6 km. The road distance is 1,508 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Preston via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 55m.