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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €294.
Distance: 505 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€69 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €294 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Berlin:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Berlin costing on average €69.
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Berlin costing on average €294.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Berlin
How to get from Munich to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:35 AM 7h50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 4:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:35 AM 7h50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 4:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1958
3:30 PM 1h10 Munich Airport 4:40 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €303 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1502
5:34 PM 4h50 Munich Hbf 10:24 PM Berlin Hbf €61 1 One-way 0 transfers - 4046 · ICE 904
11:05 PM 7h25 Munich Hbf 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf €62 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 698
10:16 PM 9h50 Munich Hbf 8:06 AM Berlin Hbf €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
1:00 PM 8h00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 9:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:35 AM 8h15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 4:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:05 AM 7h40 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 1:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW83 · EW80574:55 PM 4h40 Munich Airport 9:35 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €197 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW9083 · EW8047
4:55 PM 4h40 Munich Airport 9:35 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €228 1 One-way 1 transfer - EW83 · EW8
4:55 PM 3h40 Munich Airport 8:35 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €249 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Berlin:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Berlin costing on average €69.
A bus is €260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Berlin costing on average €294.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, TAP Portugal, Croatia Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Cityjet to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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