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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 €114.
Distance: 505 km
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€49 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m 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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The best way to travel from Munich to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 train is €0.99 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Berlin costing on average €19.
A train is €96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Berlin costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Condor to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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