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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Munich

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

€41

Average price

€145

Fastest journey

4 h 28 m

Average duration

5 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

505 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Munich will cost around €145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Berlin for Munich on Sat, Jul 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 10 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixTrain+ FlixBus

FlixBus

01:23PM10h22

Berlin Hbf

11:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)

€411One-way

1 transfer

ICE 505

08:28AM4h34

Berlin Hbf

01:02PMMunich Hbf

€1711One-way

0 transfers

ICE 507

10:28AM4h37

Berlin Hbf

03:05PMMunich Hbf

€1711One-way

0 transfers

ICE 703

09:34AM4h28

Berlin Hbf

02:02PMMunich Hbf

€1711One-way

0 transfers

ICE 93 · ICE 535

10:04AM4h35

Berlin Hbf

02:39PMMunich Hbf

€1711One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €111.

Distance: 504 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€106 Average price	€39 Average price Cheapest	€257 Average price
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Berlin to Munich train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 6:27 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 2879 · ICE 535	Delayed 6:35 AM 6:28 AMBerlin Hbf	6h13	12:43 PM 12:43 PMMunich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 505	Delayed 6:28 AM Berlin Hbf	5h34	1:43 PM 1:43 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 642 · ICE 575 · ICE 1223	On time 6:48 AM Berlin Hbf	6h24	1:12 PM Munich Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 703	Delayed 7:35 AM 7:34 AMBerlin Hbf	5h30	2:42 PM 2:42 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 507	Delayed 8:29 AM 8:28 AMBerlin Hbf	5h32	3:38 PM 3:38 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 371 · ICE 537	On time 8:28 AM Berlin Hbf	6h13	2:41 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 1219 · ICE 789	On time 9:25 AM Berlin Hbf	6h20	3:45 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 1219 · ICE 789 · ICE 507	Delayed 9:25 AM Berlin Hbf	4h35	3:38 PM 3:38 PMMunich Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 705	Delayed 9:35 AM 9:34 AMBerlin Hbf	5h26	4:38 PM 4:38 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 509	Delayed 10:29 AM 10:28 AMBerlin Hbf	5h34	5:44 PM 5:44 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 373 · ICE 689	On time 10:28 AM Berlin Hbf	6h14	4:42 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 373 · ICE 689 · ICE 705	Delayed 10:28 AM Berlin Hbf	4h32	4:38 PM 4:38 PMMunich Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 691	On time 11:24 AM Berlin Hbf	7h49	7:13 PM Munich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 691 · ICE 881	On time 11:24 AM Berlin Hbf	6h21	5:45 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 691 · ICE 881 · ICE 509	Delayed 11:24 AM Berlin Hbf	4h38	5:44 PM 5:44 PMMunich Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 707 · ICE 721	Delayed 11:35 AM 11:34 AMBerlin Hbf	5h33	5:07 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 375 · ICE 631	On time 12:28 PM Berlin Hbf	6h17	6:45 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 1601	Delayed 12:30 PM 12:29 PMBerlin Hbf	5h33	7:40 PM 7:40 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 693 · ICE 883 · ICE 927 · ICE 1711	Delayed 1:26 PM Berlin Hbf	4h36	7:40 PM 7:40 PMMunich Hbf	3 transfers
ICE 693 · ICE 883	On time 1:26 PM Berlin Hbf	6h31	7:57 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 709	Delayed 1:35 PM 1:34 PMBerlin Hbf	5h27	8:39 PM 8:39 PMMunich Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 377 · ICE 633 · ICE 709	Delayed 2:28 PM Berlin Hbf	4h33	8:39 PM 8:39 PMMunich Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 603 · ICE 727	Delayed 2:29 PM 2:28 PMBerlin Hbf	5h42	8:10 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
ICE 377 · ICE 633	On time 2:28 PM Berlin Hbf	6h12	8:40 PM Munich Hbf	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Munich?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Munich is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Munich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin to Munich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berlin to Munich.

Trains

from €46

Buses

from €27

Flights

from €128

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Munich

Germany

Trains from Berlin to Munich run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

504 km

Average train duration

7h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

€20

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 50m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Berlin to Munich

Find the best trains between Berlin and Munich with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from €30. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Berlin to Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Berlin to Munich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: €30
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 24 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Munich from Berlin. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Train information from Berlin to Munich with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 10 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: €38

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Munich

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Munich.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Munich can start from as little as €30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Munich is €90; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berlin to Munich train travel time is 3 h 49 min for the 504 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Munich leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Munich leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Berlin to Munich with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Berlin to Munich, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Munich. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Berlin and Munich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Munich from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Berlin to Munich is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Munich from Berlin including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Berlin to Munich

Berlin

Munich

The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your trip from Berlin to Munich.

Berlin Hbf Wifi