There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Nuremberg • 4h 42m
€94 - €189
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 10m
€17 - €35
6 alternative options
Train • 7h 55m
€160 - €230
Night train • 8h
€27 - €31
Rideshare • 6h 5m
€22 - €35
Drive • 4h 51m
€60 - €95
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt • 3h 32m
€64 - €258
Train to Leipzig, fly • 4h 11m
€104 - €533
Berlin to Munich by train
The train journey time between Berlin and Munich is around 5h 11m and covers a distance of around 645 km. The fastest train normally takes 4h 7m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and others, the Berlin to Munich train service departs from Berlin Hbf and arrives in Muenchen Hbf. Typically 149 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Berlin to Munich train schedules
Trains departing Saturday, July 31, 2021
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Munich is 116 117.
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The social distance requirement in Munich is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €60 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
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 7h 55m.
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 via Nuremberg which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Berlin to Munich, including transfers.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from 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 via Nuremberg which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 3h 32m.
- Distance: 504.9 km
- Duration: 4h 42m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Munich, Germany?
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Munich via Nuernberg Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin central bus station to Munich central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28 - €35 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Blablabus also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €320
Flights from Leipzig to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €410
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 Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160 - €230
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- 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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night train from Berlin central station to Munich central station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €31
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Abellio
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 central bus station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 - ZOB to Munich - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- €22 - €35
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 582 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Berlin to Munich.
Lufthansa offers flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt 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 475+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 31 min and costs €3 - €50.