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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 €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 €42, while a flight costs an average of €231.
Distance: 505 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€89 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Munich:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €89.
A bus is €189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:04 PM8h41Berlin Südkreuz station4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:04 PM8h41Berlin Südkreuz station4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH19616:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:30 AMMunich Airport€1691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 15015:36 AM4h05Berlin Hbf9:41 AMMunich Hbf€491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 90511:28 PM7h47Berlin Hbf7:15 AMMunich Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain+FlixBus10:04 AM10h01Berlin Südkreuz station8:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:00 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz€351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain7:26 PM9h19Berlin Spandau4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:25 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)€351One-way1 transfer
- LH19637:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:30 AMMunich Airport€2141One-way0 transfers
- LH19433:50 PM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport5:00 PMMunich Airport€2141One-way0 transfers
- LH203 · LH986:45 AM3h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:10 AMMunich Airport€2151One-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 €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €89.
A bus is €189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 17 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 Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic.
- 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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