Beer halls, Alpine castles, walled towns
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Bavaria & the Romantic Road
Munich to Füssen
Munich and Füssen sit about 91 km (57 mi) apart in a straight line, with Füssen to the south-west. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Bavaria & the Romantic Road itinerary, a 7-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 91 km · 57 mi
- Est. road distance
- 109–127 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min
- Direction
- Heading south-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Bavaria & the Romantic Road itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 109–127 km (68–79 mi) of road and 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Munich and Füssen depends on the line — check timetables.
Trains link Munich to Füssen in about 2 hours, but a hire car makes the Romantic Road far easier. The Romantic Road coach runs in summer if you prefer not to drive.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Füssen
Alpine town near the royal castles; 2 nights.
Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle on a crag above the Pöllat gorge.
Alpsee
Clear mountain lake below the castles with a lakeside loop path.
Tegelberg Cable Car
Cable car to 1,720m for views and Alpine hiking.
Gasthof Krone
Medieval-themed tavern with Bavarian dishes and a courtyard.
Gasthof Weizenbrauerei Woaze
Brewpub serving house-brewed wheat beer.
Hohenschwangau Castle
Yellow castle where Ludwig II grew up.
Before you leave Munich
Bavarian capital; stay 3 nights for museums, palaces and beer gardens.
On this curated route
Where Munich → Füssen sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Füssen to Munich is the same 91 km in a straight line, heading north-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in April, when Füssen averages highs 2°C cooler than Munich. Over a year, Füssen gets about 240 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich high | 2° | 4° | 9° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 3° |
| Füssen high | 2° | 3° | 7° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 14° | 8° | 3° |
| Munich rain | 78 | 61 | 72 | 69 | 124 | 143 | 138 | 143 | 95 | 80 | 62 | 68 |
| Füssen rain | 91 | 71 | 87 | 85 | 148 | 170 | 166 | 179 | 119 | 92 | 76 | 85 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Füssen month guides.
Munich to Füssen: questions travelers ask
How far is Munich from Füssen?
Munich is about 91 km (57 mi) from Füssen in a straight line, with Füssen to the south-west. By road, we estimate 109–127 km (68–79 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Munich to Füssen?
An estimated 1 h 15 min – 2 h 30 min, assuming 109–127 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Munich to Füssen?
Our Bavaria & the Romantic Road itinerary includes this leg. Bavaria & the Romantic Road runs about 7 days across 3 stops, best in May – Oct, Dec.
Onward from Füssen
Guides for both ends
- Munich travel guide
- Munich weather best time to visit
- Füssen travel guide
- Füssen weather best time to visit
Füssen by month
Plan Munich → Füssen with your crew
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