Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Berlin to Munich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Munich: Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport. Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf. Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).

Which travel companies can get me from Berlin to Munich?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus. Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight. Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.

Can I find a direct route between Berlin and Munich?

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies: 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic. 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

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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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €90.

Distance: 505 km

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€69 Average price	€38 Average price Cheapest	€258 Average price
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m 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

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How to get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus · FlixBus
7:10 PM10h20
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
€471One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBus · FlixBus
7:10 PM10h20
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
€471One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LH1961
6:20 AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
7:30 AMMunich Airport
€1561One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

Flight

ICE 1605
7:37 PM4h06
Berlin Hbf
11:43 PMMunich Hbf
€831One-way
0 transfers
3363 · S2 · ICE 501
12:40 AM8h51
Berlin Hbf
9:31 AMMunich Hbf
€831One-way
2 transfers
ICE 605
6:29 PM4h41
Berlin Hbf
11:10 PMMunich Hbf
€861One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 PM9h00
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
€561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 PM9h25
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
7:25 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
€571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:20 PM7h10
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
€611One-way
0 transfers

LH1929
8:50 AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:00 AMMunich Airport
€1561One-way
0 transfers
LH1963
7:20 AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
8:30 AMMunich Airport
€1561One-way
0 transfers
LH1935
10:50 AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12:00 PMMunich Airport
€2161One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Berlin to Munich: an overview

Should I take the train or fly to Munich from Berlin?

Berlin and Munich are 500 kilometres apart. The quickest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by plane, with a direct flight taking only one hour. All flights leave from Tegel airport, which is a short distance around 5 miles from the centre of Berlin. Alternatively you can now get the DB high-speed ICE train to Munich in under 4 hours, making it a real competitor. There are 18 direct trains to Munich from Berlin which makes it a simple journey. The first train leaves at 04:30 a.m. and the last one leaves at 9:35 p.m.

How long does the bus take from Berlin to Munich?

Bus journeys to Munich take longer, lasting between 6 or 7 hours. Several departure points exist for bus passengers, and the terrestrial journey offers a great opportunity to see the German countryside and enjoy some nice views along the way.

Between 10 and 15 trains leave Berlin main train station for Munich every day, from both the ground and deep level platforms. Deutsche Bahn provides all services, and trains leave approximately every hour. Arrivals are to Munich main train station. The majority of routes are direct and journeys take between 6 and 7 hours. Journeys that involve one change or more last 6-10 hours. Hannover and Fulda, Frankfurt and Wurzburg are the main changing points

More than one hundred flights connect Berlin and Munich, daily. Main providers include Air Berlin, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss and Austrian airlines. Up to 8 flights per hour leave Berlin Tegel airport during peak hours and arrive in Munich airport. Direct flights take between 4 and 5 hours, while a flight involving one or two changes can take 10 hours or more. Stopping points include Cologne Bonn, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt airports

About 60 buses travel from Berlin to Munich every day, with at least one departure every half hour. The main providers are Flixbus, with Postbus, Semitimes, and Matzes Minibus also providing services. The majority of departures are from Berlin central bus station, and other departure points include Alexanderplatz, Sudkreuz train station, Alt-Tegel underground station and Berlin Zoo. The majority of journeys are direct, and take between 6 and 7 hours. The arrival points are Munich's central bus station and Frottmaning bus station.

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Travel 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.

There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is a bus with an average price of €38.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €69.

A bus is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €258.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The Berlin to Munich distance is approximately 505 km.

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Munich is:

Around 23 flights per day.
Around 22 buses per day.
Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Munich:

Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies:

13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic.
9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Vienna, Prague, Zurich, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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