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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 1h 47m. 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 €111.
Distance: 505 km
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€113 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €271 Average price |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
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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.
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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 €0.51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Munich costing on average €20.
A bus is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Munich costing on average €111.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Air Baltic, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Munich by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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