The average train between Munich and Preston takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 47m. 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 5 times a day between Munich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Preston station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
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), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Preston is 1,176.6 km. The road distance is 1,620 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Preston via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 22m.