There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 32m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 5m
6 alternative options
Train via Nuremberg • 4h 44m
Bus • 7h 20m
Drive • 4h 51m
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg • 3h 33m
Train to Leipzig, fly • 4h 23m
Train to Dresden, fly • 5h 13m
Berlin to Munich by train
The train journey time between Berlin and Munich is around 4h 32m and covers a distance of around 642 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, the Berlin to Munich train service departs from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrives in München Hbf. Typically 211 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to rideshare which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €80 - €340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at Zob. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Berlin and Munich is 505 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €150.
The train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf takes 4h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Munich is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €35 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €340 and takes 3h 33m.
- Distance: 504.9 km
- Duration: 4h 32m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Munich, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110 - €150 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Zob every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28 - €35 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1000
Flights from Leipzig to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
Flights from Leipzig to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
Flights from Dresden to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €400
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1000
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 Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110 - €150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin central station to Dresden Neustadt station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Flixtrain
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- €22 - €40
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zob station.
Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Munich is 582 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Berlin to Munich.
Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg 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 415+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.