Trains from Berlin to Munich: Journey Details

Trains from Berlin to Munich are in plentiful supply every day of the week - although fewer services run on a Sunday. Deutsche Bahn are the main service provider for this route, with the earliest train of the day departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 4:41 a.m., and the last train leaving at 10:55 p.m. Many of these services travel directly into Munich, although some require passengers to change at Nuremberg en route. Services that travel through the night also involve multiple changes at the likes of Hanover and Fulda, with layovers lasting 2-3 hours. Travel time on a direct line between Berlin and Munich is roughly six hours, and any services requiring a single change are usually 30-60 minutes longer.

Taking the Train from Berlin

Passengers wishing to travel by train from Berlin to Munich will begin their journey at Berlin Hauptbahnhof (hbf) - the capital city's main transport hub. Located just a stone's throw away from Berlin city centre, Hbf is a vast, bustling arena that's home to a shopping centre, several restaurants and live music performances as well as modes of transportation. The best way to get to Berlin Hbf is by hopping aboard one of the many stations dotted about the city. The S-Bahn trains run extremely frequently, and many of them will either stop briefly at Berlin Hbf en route to another part of the city or terminate at the station.

Getting into Munich by Train

Munich is a fascinating city that oozes German culture from top to bottom, and people from all over the world arrive at Munich Central Station on a daily basis to experience the atmosphere of this unique city. Over a quarter of a million people pass through Munich Central Station each day. This transport hub is extremely well connected to the rest of the city too - with taxis, buses, underground lines and additional train services all running until late.