The average train between Munich and Reading takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Reading station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Munich to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Munich to Reading train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Reading is 971.7 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Reading via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 42m.