Hamburg to Munich distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 776 km by road, with a driving time of about 7 h 43 min. The straight-line distance is 612 km (380 miles); Munich lies to the S of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Munich to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 612 km | 76 min |
| Car (road) | 776 km | 7 h 43 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Munich would cost roughly 1560–2101 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 776 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hamburg and Munich is at 50.84° N, 10.83° E.
The nearest town is Drei Gleichen, Landkreis Gotha, Thüringen — about 306 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Munich?
By car it is 776 km, with a driving time of about 7 h 43 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Munich is 612 kilometres (380 miles or 331 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Munich?
The driving distance is 776 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 7 h 43 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Hamburg?
Munich lies to the S (169°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 76 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Munich cost?
Over 776 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Munich would cost roughly 1560–2101 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
Distances from Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |