To Munich by train

With ICE and ÖBB Nightjet

Quickly to the heart of Munich

From € 38 one-way trip with ICE (1 transfer)
Travel time Amsterdam – Munich 6.57 hrs
Night train from € 35
Tip! Early booking = lowest prices

Munich has something for everyone: nature, culture, and a varied culinary offer. The city park English Garden is larger than New York Central Park and offers a beautiful place to escape the city. You can even go surfing: in the Eisbachwelle there are one-metre high waves!
Museum-lovers can visit Kunstareal, the museum district. Don't miss the Biergartens, Munich is known for its beer during the Oktoberfest!

Travel information

Travel information Munich hbf

With ICE you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station to Munich central station without changing trains. You can also take the direct night train from Amsterdam Central.

Route	Travel time	Transfer	Header	Header
Amsterdam - Munich	6.57 uur	0	Content	Content
Rotterdam - Munich	7.22 uur	1	Content	Content
Utrecht - Munich	6.27 uur	0	Content	Content
Schiphol - Munich	7.12 uur	1	Content	Content
Eindhoven - Munich	7.07	3	Content	Content
Arnhem - Munich	6.29	1	Content	Content
The Hague - Munich	7.17	1	Content	Content

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner

How do you get to Munich the fastest?

The fastest way to travel to Munich by train is with ICE. From Amsterdam Central, you can travel directly to Munich in 6.57 hours. There is also a direct connection from Utrecht. Use our journey planner to easily find the fastest route from your departure station.

Is there a direct train to Munich?

Yes, there is a direct ICE train to Munich from cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Arnhem. You can also travel overnight with the direct Nightjet, which departs from Amsterdam, Amersfoort, and Deventer. If you travel from another city in the Netherlands, you usually need to change trains once or more along the way.

Prices

Prices train tickets Munich station

ICE offers different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Prices night train to Munich

	From	To
Seat	€ 35	€ 165
Bunk	€ 55	€ 230
Bed	€ 100	€ 1030

*Prices are based on a one-way ticket, 1 adult, from Amsterdam, Amersfoort and Deventer v.v.

Options flexibility ICE

Supersparpreis Europa

Always the most affordable tickets
Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
Changes and cancellations not possible

Sparpreis Europa

Affordable tickets
Available to book up to and including the day of travel, subject to availability
Changes and cancellations possible at a cost

Flexpreis Europa

Available to book up to and including the day of travel
Free to change up to and including the day of travel (except for reservation costs)
Includes City-Ticket

*With a City-Ticket, travel free by bus, metro and tram on your day of arrival and departure in over 140 German cities. Included with Flexpreis, available at extra cost with Sparpreis and Supersparpreis.
View the full fare information for ICE

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money

The cheapest way to travel by train is to book early. Do you already know when you want to go? Then choose the Supersparpreis Europa fare. This is the most affordable fare, but it is tied to a fixed date, time and train. Changes or cancellations are not possible.

Tips for buying budget train tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Book online to avoid booking fee.

Read all tips for budget train tickets

Practical information

Practical information train to Munich

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Facilities on board

Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Read more about ICE facilities
Read more about Nightjet facilities

View the itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

IIf you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).

Seat reservation

It is not mandatory to reserve a seat. We do, however, advise you to do so. You will receive a confirmation of your seat reservation stating the carriage number and seat number. On the night train, however, it is compulsory to have a reservation for a seat or berth.
In summer 2026 from 26 June May to 31 August, seat reservation is compulsory. This reservation is free if you select it during booking. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.