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There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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Train  •  3h 57m

  1. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf 29 / ...

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Rideshare  •  6h 5m

  1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Munich 582.9 km

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Bus  •  7h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Munich central bus station 234 / ...

Night train  •  8h 2m

  1. Take the night train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Munich East Station Uex 1305

Drive  •  4h 51m

  1. Drive from Berlin Hbf to Munich 582.4 km

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg  •  3h 29m

  1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Munich (MUC) BER - MUC

Train to Leipzig, fly  •  4h 25m

  1. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
  2. Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC) LEJ - MUC

Train to Dresden, fly  •  5h 14m

  1. Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
  2. Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Munich (MUC) DRS - MUC

Berlin to Munich by train

The train journey time between Berlin and Munich is around 3h 57m and covers a distance of around 616 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, the Berlin to Munich train service departs from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrives in München Hbf. Typically 159 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

159 Weekly Trains
3h 57m Average Duration
€70 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to rideshare which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.

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The fastest way to get from Berlin to Munich is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €70 - €260.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin central bus station station and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

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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 3h 57m.

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The distance between Berlin and Munich is 505 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Munich without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €100.

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The train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

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Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Munich is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €260 and takes 3h 29m.

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Map of how to get from Berlin to Munich.
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  • 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 Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70 - €100 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin central bus station to Munich central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €290
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €290
Flights from Leipzig to Munich
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €320
Flights from Leipzig to Munich via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €320
Flights from Dresden to Munich
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €310
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Dresden to Munich
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €320
Eurowings
Website
eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich via Dusseldorf
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€140 - €320
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Munich via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€390 - €4900
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €100
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
Ave. Duration
1h 59m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Urlaubs-Express
Phone
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website
urlaubs-express.de
Night train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Munich East Station
Ave. Duration
8h 2m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€95 - €120
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Urlaubs-Express
Flixtrain
Phone
+49 1807 123 99 123
Email
info@flixbus.de
Website
flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin central station to Halle
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€19 - €26
Website
https://www.flixtrain.com/
Train from Berlin central station to Dresden Neustadt station
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.flixtrain.com/
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Munich central bus station
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Munich
Ave. Duration
6h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€21 - €35
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.

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Berlin to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

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Berlin to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at München Hbf station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Munich is 582 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Berlin to Munich.

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Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Munich Airport.

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Book your Berlin to Munich bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.

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There are 1106+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at €34 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and Munich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to train which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €27.

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