There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 57m
100€ - 150€
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 35m
17€ - 35€
6 alternative options
Train via Nuremberg • 4h 13m
106€ - 185€
Rideshare • 6h 5m
20€ - 35€
Drive • 5h 10m
65€ - 100€
Fly from Berlin Tegel • 3h 20m
59€ - 253€
Train to Leipzig, fly • 4h 18m
99€ - 523€
Train to Dresden, fly • 5h
110€ - 315€
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to rideshare which costs 20€ - 35€ and takes 6h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to fly which costs 55€ - 260€ and takes 3h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Munich, Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Berlin and Munich is 505 km. The road distance is 583 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Munich without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs 100€ - 150€.
The train from Berlin Hbf to Muenchen Hbf takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Berlin central bus station.
Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Munich is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs 100€ - 150€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 17€ - 35€ and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs 55€ - 260€ and takes 3h 20m.
- Distance: 504.9 km
- Duration: 3h 57m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Munich, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Muenchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost 100€ - 150€ and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Berlin central bus station to Munich, Munich central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost 28€ - 35€ and the journey takes 7h 35m. Blablabus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 320€
Flights from Leipzig to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 390€
Flights from Leipzig to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 390€
Flights from Dresden to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 250€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 170€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 380€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 120€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin, Berlin central station to Halle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 30€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- Railjet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin, Berlin central bus station to Munich, Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Berlin - Central Bus Station to Munich - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 35€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Berlin Tegel Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich, Munich central bus station.
Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Munich is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Berlin to Munich.
Eurowings, easyJet and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Tegel Airport to Munich Airport.
Book your Berlin to Munich train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Berlin to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 901+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Tegel Airport is to bus which takes 22 min and costs 2€ - 3€.