What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Berlin is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Berlin is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €70 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Munich to Berlin?

The distance between Munich and Berlin is 616 km. The road distance is 585.3 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €28 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Berlin?

The train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 3h 57m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Munich to Berlin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Berlin train from?

Munich to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Berlin?

The best way to get from Munich to Berlin is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €28 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Munich to Berlin bus arrive?

Munich to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Munich to Berlin train arrive?

Munich to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Berlin is 585 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Munich to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to Berlin?

Book your Munich to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Berlin?

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

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Berlin?

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

Munich to Berlin - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Berlin by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, car train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
3h 57m
€28–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus FlixBus 234 / ...
7h 30m
€17–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Munich East Station to Berlin Hbfnighttrain
3h 28m
€95–120
Drive 585.3 km
1. Drive from Munich to Berlincar 585.3 km
5h 1m
€82–118
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 19m
€43–185
Bus via Dresden
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
9h 1m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Berlinrideshare 583.4 km
6h 5m
€21–45
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Berlincar
6h 13m
€154–204
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
3h 24m
€73–145
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
5h 22m
€85–336

Munich to Berlin by train

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Distance: 615.8 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €28–120 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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