How to travel from Munich to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Berlin 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 8m. 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 €127.

Distance: 505 km

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€71

Average price

€43

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Cheapest

€295

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5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

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30m

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6h 49m

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6h 19m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Lufthansa

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from Munich to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM7h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:25 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM7h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:25 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1946
    4:30 PM1h05
    Munich Airport
    5:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    4951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1604
    6:19 AM4h04
    Munich Hbf
    10:23 AMBerlin Hbf
    1161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1104
    5:17 AM4h06
    Munich Hbf
    9:23 AMBerlin Hbf
    1161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 522 · ICE 1500
    7:45 PM4h38
    Munich Hbf
    12:23 AMBerlin Hbf
    1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM8h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:50 PMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM8h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:00 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM10h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:40 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9087 · EW8047
    4:05 PM4h40
    Munich Airport
    8:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3261One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9083 · EW9046
    8:50 AM5h25
    Munich Airport
    2:15 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1928
    7:00 AM1h05
    Munich Airport
    8:05 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    4951One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Munich to Berlin

The trip from Munich to Berlin is popular with travelers in Germany. Berlin lies 500 kilometers northeast of Munich and passengers can make the journey in comfort by bus, train or plane. Domestic flights are the fastest mode of transport taking just 75 minutes. High-speed trains also offer a speedy option making the journey in around 6 hours. Coaches offer an economical option and take 7-11 hours for the journey.

What is the best way to travel from Munich to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Berlin

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Coaches traveling from Munich to Berlin depart from Munich ZOB (central bus station) and take at least 6:50 h to arrive at Berlin ZOB am Funkturm. Over 30 coaches travel from Munich to Berlin everyday with coaches beginning to depart Munich at 6:55 a.m.

Fastest way to travel from Munich to Berlin

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Flights depart from Munich airport and arrive at either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport after approximately 4 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Munich to Berlin include Transavia, and Lufthansa. Over 30 direct flights travel from Munich to Berlin everyday.

Most popular way to travel from Munich to Berlin

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Berlin. Taking a flight is at least 2:20 h faster than taking either the bus or train. The convenient public transportation options from Munich and Berlin's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Munich and Berlin. Traveling from Munich to Berlin by train is also a popular option if you're booking last minute or prefer avoiding the airport.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Munich to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Berlin costing on average €71.

A bus is €252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Berlin costing on average €295.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

The Munich to Berlin distance is approximately 505 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Berlin is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Berlin 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 Munich to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Condor Flugdienst to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Dresden, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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