There are 7 ways to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) by train, plane, bus or car
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Train, train to Frankfurt, fly • 3h 29m
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Bus • 6h 25m
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Train, train to Stuttgart, fly • 3h 50m
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly • 6h 17m
Train • 4h 50m
Train, bus • 9h 21m
Drive • 3h 42m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) is to train and fly which costs €130 - €380 and takes 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC). However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern, Hbf and arriving at Flughafen München via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Munich Airport (MUC) is 317 km. The road distance is 436.5 km.
The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC), including transfers.
Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 25m.
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.
- Distance: 317.4 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Kaiserslautern, Germany and Munich Airport (MUC), Germany?
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Zob 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Stuttgart to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €300
Flights from Luxembourg to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €380
Flights from Luxembourg to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €380
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €290
Flights from Luxembourg to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Luxembourg to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €390
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Süwex
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €32
- 1st Class
- €21 - €25
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Saarbruecken Hbf to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Kaiserslautern Bus Station to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC) is 436 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Munich Airport (MUC).
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