The average train between Thuringia and Bavaria takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Thuringia to Bavaria. 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 Thuringia and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Thuringia is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

3h 8m • 1 change

2h 53m • 1 change

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4h 11m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Thuringia to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Thuringia station and arriving at Bavaria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Thuringia to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Thuringia to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Thuringia to Bavaria train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Thuringia and Bavaria is 218.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–240 and the journey takes 2h 35m.