How to travel from Berlin to Munich

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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €124.

Distance: 505 km

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€63

Average price

€37

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Cheapest

€208

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5h 42m

Average total duration

5h 12m

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30m

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7h 10m

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6h 40m

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5h 6m

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2h 6m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Berlin to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM9h10
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
06:10PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
611One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00PM7h45
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
04:45AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1959
07:00AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
08:10AMMunich Airport
1861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 905
09:19PM9h56
Berlin Hbf
07:15AMMunich Hbf
491One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1605
07:36PM6h22
Berlin Hbf
01:58AMMunich Hbf
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 699
09:27PM10h00
Berlin Hbf
07:27AMMunich Hbf
721One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM9h20
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
07:20PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15AM10h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
07:20PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM9h40
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
06:10PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
611One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9047 · EW9084
04:20PM3h35
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
07:55PMMunich Airport
1851One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1935
11:00AM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12:10PMMunich Airport
2621One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH2207
01:00PM1h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:10PMMunich Airport
2621One-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.

Trains from Berlin to Munich

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

Flights from Berlin to Munich

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

Buses from Berlin to Munich

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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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Munich

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.

FAQs
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 €19.

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

A bus is €0.84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €20.

A bus is €105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €124.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The Berlin to Munich distance is approximately 505 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Munich is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 12 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Condor, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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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