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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 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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€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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 · FlixBus7:10 PM10h20Berlin, Alexanderplatz5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM10h20Berlin, Alexanderplatz5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH19616:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:30 AMMunich Airport€1561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 16057:37 PM4h06Berlin Hbf11:43 PMMunich Hbf€831One-way0 transfers
- 3363 · S2 · ICE 50112:40 AM8h51Berlin Hbf9:31 AMMunich Hbf€831One-way2 transfers
- ICE 6056:29 PM4h41Berlin Hbf11:10 PMMunich Hbf€861One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:25 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:20 PM7h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:30 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€591One-way0 transfers
- LH19298:50 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:00 AMMunich Airport€1561One-way0 transfers
- LH19637:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:30 AMMunich Airport€1561One-way0 transfers
- LH192712:50 PM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:00 PMMunich Airport€2151One-way0 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.
Trains from Berlin to Munich
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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.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- 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.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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