The 15 Best Day Trips from Munich

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Munich, Germany, led by Augsburg, Salzburg, Regensburg. The closest is Rosenheim, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated October 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Munich

  1. 1

    Augsburg, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Munich
  2. 2

    Salzburg, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Munich
  3. 3

    Regensburg, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Munich
  4. 4

    Innsbruck, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Munich
  5. 5

    Ingolstadt, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Munich
  6. 6

    Ulm, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Munich
  7. 7

    Landshut, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Munich
  8. 8

    Aalen, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Munich
  9. 9

    Kempten (Allgäu), Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Munich
  10. 10

    Rosenheim, Germany

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Munich
  11. 11

    Neu-Ulm, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Munich
  12. 12

    Passau, Germany

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Munich
  13. 13

    Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Munich
  14. 14

    Amberg, Germany

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Munich
  15. 15

    Straubing, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Munich

A sample day: Munich to Augsburg

  1. 08:30Leave Munich
  2. 09:35Arrive in Augsburg (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Walk the centre of Augsburg
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Augsburg
  6. 15:35Head back to Munich
  7. 16:40Home in Munich

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Munich?
The best day trips from Munich are Augsburg, Salzburg, Regensburg, Innsbruck, Ingolstadt. The closest is Rosenheim, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Munich?
Rosenheim is the closest, 51 km south-east of Munich, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Munich?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Munich: Rosenheim (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Munich for a day out?
Augsburg is the largest city in day-trip range, 56 km north-west of Munich and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Munich?
For a weekend away from Munich, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Amberg (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Passau (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Aalen (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Heidenheim an der Brenz (121 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Munich?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Amberg at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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