Night train from Brussels to Munich
The overnight train NJ40425 ÖBB nightjet connects Brussels with Munich with a journey time of 10 hours and 36 minutes. Ticket prices start at EUR 29 and important stops along the route include Liège, Bonn, Mainz and Koblenz. From London, you can reach Brussels by direct Eurostar train. The nightjet has seats, couchettes and sleeping cars. The night train is family-friendly: children up to the age of 5 travel free of charge. Children from 6 to 14 years of age receive discounted tickets. And there are private compartments in the seating and couchette carriages. The train saves you a night in a hotel.
Timetable Brussels-Munich
| NJ40425 | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Bruxelles Midi | 19:07 | |
| Bruxelles-Nord | 19:14 | 19:16 |
| Liège-Guillemins | 20:16 | 20:19 |
| Aachen Central Station | 20:55 | 21:10 |
| Bonn-Beul | 22:24 | 22:26 |
| Koblenz main station | 23:22 | 23:25 |
| Mainz Main Station | 00:22 | 00:36 |
| Munich East | 05:43 | |
| Train runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. | ||
Information on the Night train Munich to Brussels.
Categories
The following categories are available in Nightjet NJ40425.
- Seat 2nd class
- Berth in a 6-berth compartment
- Berth in a 4-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment with private shower/WC
- Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment with private shower/WC
- Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment
- Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment with private shower/WC
Travel time
Ticket prices Brussels-Munich
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Seat 2nd class | from EUR 29.90 |
| Berth in a 6-berth compartment | from EUR 49.90 |
| Berth in a 4-bed compartment | from EUR 59.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 3-bed compartment | from EUR 89.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 2-bed compartment | from EUR 109.90 |
| Sleeping car berth in 1-bed compartment | from EUR 159,90 |
The ticket price depends on your Travel date and Purchase date. The sooner you book, the higher the likelihood of a Economy rail/savings fare ticket to receive. If you choose Departure day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday are fewer travellers on the train, which also results in a cheaper ticket price leads.
Where to buy a ticket?
You can buy your ticket either at Omio (Instructions how to book the right ticket), NS International or the ÖBB Buy
Children
Up to 5 years: Children up to 5 years old travel free of charge if they share the pitch with an adult. If they need their own place to sleep, they can travel with the Favourable ticket "Child travel.
Ideally it is a Own compartment on the train to book. For more information, see "Private compartment".
Private compartment and families
Would you like to go out with your family or friends alone in a compartment travel, without other travellersyou can book your own compartment. This is possible in the seating car, couchette and sleeping car.
Own compartment in the seat carriage from 99 euros
You can have your own seat compartment for Maximum 3 persons for an all-inclusive price starting at 99 euros. These three people can be adults or at least one adult with a maximum of two children up to 14 years.
With three travellers, you can pull out the facing seats a bit, put your legs up and quite comfortable and really very good value travel overnight!
Own compartment in couchette car from 199 euros
Your own couchette compartment is Ideal for families or a Group of friends. You can book a private compartment for a maximum of 6 people from 199 euros. Of which maximum 3 persons adult be, or maximum 5 children up to 14 years old. So it works wonderfully: two parents with one to four children.
Your own compartment in the sleeper car from 159 euros
You also have the option between Standard and Deluxe (including private shower and toilet in the compartment).
Buy a train ticket from Brussels to Munich
Buy fast, secure and simply your night train ticket on the official ÖBB nightjet website.
Groups
Groups of 6 or more get a discount on the standard price for a seat. These can be requested from ÖBB Customer Service on the following telephone number (in Austria): +43 5 1717
Dog and animals
You can take your dog or pet with you. However, you have to book a whole compartment, just for you or shared with friends/family members. Your dog will travel with 29 euros calculated. Simply add it under "who is travelling" on the ÖBB booking page.
Bicycle
You can simply add the ticket for your bike on the ÖBB booking page ("wer fährt"). The bicycle in a bicycle parking space is charged with 12 Euro extra calculated. Of course, you can also take your bike disassembled or folded up in a bag as normal luggage. However, I recommend a private compartment.
Car and motorbike
Unfortunately, you cannot transport your car on this night train.
Daytime train connection from Brussels to Munich
You can also travel the route from Brussels to Munich during the day. The Journey time is 07:49 hours. You can buy train tickets from EUR 49 Buy
| Train | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruxelles Midi | ICE13 | 08:23 | |
| Liège-Guillemins | 09:12 | 09:14 | |
| Aachen Central Station | 09:36 | 09:39 | |
| Cologne Central Station | 10:15 | 10:18 | |
| Frankfurt(Main) Airport | 11:17 | 11:18 | |
| Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 11:31 | ||
| Changeover | |||
| Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | ICE623 | 11:53 | |
| Würzburg main station | 13:05 | 13:13 | |
| Nuremberg Central Station | 14:04 | 14:07 | |
| Munich Central Station | 15:12 |
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FAQ
Where can I book the ÖBB nightjet from Brussels to Munich?
You can buy your ticket for the night train from Brussels to Munich on Omio (Instructions how to buy the right ticket), NS International, at which German Railways and the ÖBB Buy
What does a couchette coach in the ÖBB nightjet Brussels-Munich look like?
A couchette car is a compartment with two or three couches on top of each other - on the left and on the right side. The middle is free. You can reach the upper berths with a ladder.
What does a sleeping car in the ÖBB nightjet Brussels-Munich look like?
A sleeping car is a compartment with a maximum of three beds. Depending on the occupancy, these are folded out or fixed to the wall. There is always a washbasin in the compartment. In the slightly more expensive deluxe compartments, you also have your own private shower and toilet. Otherwise, this is in the corridor.
How much does the ÖBB nightjet from Brussels to Munich cost?
You can buy seat tickets from 29 EUR. A 6-seater couchette compartment is available from 49 EUR. For a seat in a 4-seater couchette, you pay from 59 EUR. And a bed in the Sleeping Car costs from 89 EUR (in a Triple), from 109 EUR (in a Double) and from 159 EUR (in a Single). The prices depend on your travel date and how far in advance you book.
Which is cheaper: flight or train from Brussels to Munich?
On average, the train is cheaper. When making an honest calculation, also take into account the departure to and from the airport to the city centres. In addition, you need one hotel night less with the night train. Besides: the environment you damage with a flight is priceless.
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Interrail and Eurail reservations
You can use the ÖBB nightjet from Brussels to Munich with your Interrail/Eurail Pass. However, you will need to buy a reservation. In return, you save travelling time and an overnight stay in a hostel or hotel.
| Category | Interrail/Eurail Price |
|---|---|
| Seat | 14 EUR |
| Couchette 6-person compartment | 34 EUR |
| Couchette car 4-person compartment | 44 EUR |
| Sleeping car 3-person compartment | 54 EUR |
| Sleeping car 2-person compartment | 74 EUR |
| Sleeping car 1 compartment | 124 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 3 Compartment | 74 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 2 Compartment | 94 EUR |
| Sleeping Car Deluxe 1 Compartment | 144 EUR |
What is Interrail/Eurail?
Interrail/Eurail is a train ticket that allows you to travel by train for a flat rate of up to three months in up to 33 European countries. You can find all information about Interrail here.
Night train regulation
You only need to enter the departure date in your Interrail/Eurail Pass. Not the date of arrival. You will therefore spend on your pass only one travel daywhich is the day of departure. You can also use other trains on this departure day.
Example: you travel from Bruges to Brussels in the morning of 16 September. Spend the day sightseeing in Brussels. And in the evening you get on the night train to Munich. You arrive in Munich in the morning of 17 September. The day of travel you enter is only 16 September.
Flight from Brussels to Munich
Of course you can also fly the route from Brussels to Munich. The flight takes around 2 hours. Plus the journey from Brussels city centre to the airport. Same in Munich, from the airport to the city centre. Be there on time, check-in, etc.
Sustainable is of course not sitting in a subsidised plane. Everyone has to decide for themselves at what point they start to do something for planet Earth. And on this route, from Brussels to Munich, it's really easy.
On the night train you save transfers and waiting times. In addition, a Night at the hotelwhich is not really cheap in both cities. It is simply a relaxed shape to travel. Definitely more relaxed and communicative than in a tightly squeezed plane.