Trains from Munich to Berlin

Trains from Munich to Berlin

The train trip between Munich and Berlin is provided by intercity trains that ply this route twice every hour. This railway service is operated by Deutsche Bahn. Some journeys require 1 or 2 transfers, usually in Frankfurt, Hannover, or Gottingen, but there are many direct trains available too. This trip takes 6 hours, except for the midnight train, which arrives in Berlin 10 hours later. Trains start running at 4:15 a.m. and service ends at 0:01 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Munich to Berlin?

Departure Station: Munich Hauptbahnhof or Munich Central, which also offers connections with other parts of the city via underground and tram services, since nearly every line stops at Munich Central. The city centre can be reached on foot in just under 15 minutes.

Arrival Station: Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), located 1.5 kilometres north of Brandenburg Gate and across the Spree River from the Bundestag (the National Parliament). The commercial district near Alexanderplatz is 4 kilometres east. The nearest tram stop is Clara Jaschle Strasse, opposite the station's parking area.

Taking the Train from Munich

Trains depart from Munich's main railway station (München Hauptbahnhof). The station is located around 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre. U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines from all over the city stop at the train station, as well as Metro buses. A journey from the outskirts of Munich to the train station should take an hour at the most. Public transport services run from around 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Getting into Berlin by Train

Berlin dates back to the 13th century and is a cosmopolitan mixture of old and new. Monuments and museums tell of its rich history, while modern developments, entertainment centres and cultural delights look to the future. Trains arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof (tief), which is located in the heart of the city, in the government district. There is a direct link to the U-Bahn and S-Bahn public transport systems for travelling around the city. Most destinations in Berlin can be reached in less than an hour. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn run between 4:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends.