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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €291.
Distance: 505 km
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€72 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €291 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €72.
A bus is €256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €291.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Munich
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.
- FlixBus5:20 PM7h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 PM7h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH19552:15 PM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport€2991One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 90511:29 PM7h46Berlin Hbf7:15 AMMunich Hbf€401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 905 · 400111:29 PM7h18Berlin Hbf6:47 AMMunich Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 16035:37 PM4h06Berlin Hbf9:43 PMMunich Hbf€641One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM7h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:04 PM8h41Berlin Südkreuz station4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€401One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€401One-way1 transfer
DE4094 · DE442711:00 AM4h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport€2211One-way1 transfer- DE4074 · DE44277:05 AM8h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport€2211One-way1 transfer
- DE4094 · DE430511:00 AM21h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:00 AMMunich Airport€2211One-way1 transfer
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €72.
A bus is €256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €291.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, British Airways, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Munich by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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