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The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Berlin

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£89

Average price

£98

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

505 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Munich to Berlin will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Munich for Berlin every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 505 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

ICE 800

09:544h28

Munich Hbf

14:22Berlin Hbf

£891One-way

0 changes

ICE 630 · ICE 1694

09:174h36

Munich Hbf

13:53Berlin Hbf

£891One-way

1 change

ICE 1112

08:514h05

Munich Hbf

12:56Berlin Hbf

£891One-way

0 changes

ICE 1600

08:544h35

Munich Hbf

13:29Berlin Hbf

£891One-way

0 changes

ICE 1110

10:514h05

Munich Hbf

14:56Berlin Hbf

£1341One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£74 Average Price	£33 Average Price Cheapest	£242 Average Price
7h 59m average duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 39m average duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 2m average duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Munich to Berlin train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 11:40

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ICE 706	Delayed 11:59 11:53Munich Hbf	4h29	16:22 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 1106	On time 12:51 Munich Hbf	4h05	16:56 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
Sunday 15 June
ICE 1112	On time 06:51 Munich Hbf	4h05	10:56 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 1600	On time 06:54 Munich Hbf	4h35	11:29 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 630 · ICE 1694	On time 07:17 Munich Hbf	4h36	11:53 Berlin Hbf	1 change
ICE 800	On time 07:54 Munich Hbf	4h28	12:22 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 1110	On time 08:51 Munich Hbf	4h05	12:56 Berlin Hbf	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Munich to Berlin?

The best time to book your train from Munich to Berlin is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Munich to Berlin route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Munich to Berlin per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Munich to Berlin.

Trains

from £44

Coaches

from £27

Flights

from £115

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Munich to Berlin

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Pro

Very sympathetic staff

This was my outward journey in second class, which was great. My train arrived on time, exactly when it was supposed to arrive and it was relatively cold on the train, but there was air conditioning which made sure we were warm. The toilets were very clean and the wifi was so good that I had no problems at all. The ride is really highly recommended as there was also a lot of attention paid to hygiene. Great ride!

Pro

On time

Cons

Weak wifi

Relaxed, punctual and above all direct connection from Munich to Berlin. Unfortunately also on this route: poor wifi connection and also via LTE not a good enough network to work. This time, no problems in the dining car and most importantly: friendly staff who kept pointing out the obligation to wear a mask and still didn't get stressed). But: With BahnCard50 and Super Sparpreis, I still paid € 94.30... A lot of money compared to a flight connection.

Pro

The train had a very modern and beautiful look.

Cons

In my opinion, everyone was totally super.

First of all, I would like to mention that I travelled alone and in 2nd class. The journey was totally great. The train arrived on time and departed exactly when it was supposed to (refers to the train ticket). I would also like to mention that the service was great: the food was delivered quickly and freshly, and the prices were reasonable. Then I want to write something about the toilets: they were very clean and very modern. I also had great wifi and it was very nice inside the train. The view from the train was also great. A very recommendable trip.

Pro

Hotspot

Cons

everything was great!

Before I write something else, I want to write this:That was a great action! That was awesome! It's about the fact that the wifi was down, but we were still provided with a mobile hotspot, which was awesome. Fortunately, we didn't have to change to a different one and the heaters worked in the cold season. In addition, all the staff were nice and had their masks on, so hygiene was taken care of at the same time. I can only pass it on. Greetings go out to the nice driver.

Pro

Air conditioning

The trip was very nice because everything inside is nice, clean, spacious, uninterrupted it internet. I didn't even realise where I was going until I had my drink because it was better than my train journey before, I would do it again and can recommend it. I was also very warm as the heaters had worked great. I was totally thrilled as I had a massage seat in 2nd class, which was awesome. The trip is definitely recommendable.

Pro

sympathetic staff

This trip was great. Also, the atmosphere was really cool. I went at noon and honestly I went because of the football match. On the train I had wifi and multiple access to electricity. I had a very comfortable massage seat. The train was quiet anyway and if you needed food, you got it. The toilets were clean and hygienic and the atmosphere on the train was cool, the train was on time and I didn't have to change trains. I can definitely recommend it as it was very cheap. Great train ride.

Pro

Train was on time

Cons

somewhat expensive

On the train I had wifi and multiple access to electricity. My seat was very comfortable and the train was very quiet. If you needed food, you also got it. I can recommend it because the staff were very nice. The service was great and we were always told when we were arriving. The toilets were clean. In general, 4 out of 5 stars as it was a bit more expensive than other train rides. Great ride!

Pro

On time

Cons

Poor wifi

Dirty seats

I took the ICE from Munich to Berlin. First of all, I have to say that the wifi there was pretty bad. The seats were also dirty. However, the staff there were very nice. The best thing about this trip, however, was that the train was not delayed at all. Both on arrival and departure. The toilets there were pretty clean though. On the whole, there were positive as well as negative aspects. However, the price was too expensive. Therefore, not recommended for people with less money.

Pro

Good wifi reception

Cons

The product has no weaknesses

Overall, it can be said that the trip was very nice. There was excellent mobile phone reception and also a power outlet to charge electronic devices. The staff was very friendly. Which made for a pleasant atmosphere. The whole section was clean, so there was good hygiene. Therefore, I can only recommend the journey by train from Munich to Berlin to everyone.

Pro

Environmentally friendly

Cons

Travel time vs flight

I took the ICE from Munich to Berlin - and I would recommend it at any time. My train was on time and I was able to travel through without changing trains. I didn't sit on my reserved seat - but only because I sat one row behind to have a 2-seater for myself. At midday during the week, even during the Oktoberfest, it wasn't crowded and therefore very pleasant. Wifi was available from time to time, but especially for work, you shouldn't continue to do anything for which you are dependent on the internet.

Pro

Punctuality

Comfort

Good wifi

The trip went really well and left me with a very positive overall impression. For this reason, this journey gets five out of five stars and I recommend it to others. The train arrived on schedule and I boarded. As soon as I boarded, I noticed that the train was clean. My seat was very comfortable. The wifi was good. It was a good journey.

Pro

Comfortable

Friendliness

Speed

Cons

WIFI

Sockets

Hygiene

The staff on the train are very friendly and helpful. Travelling on the ICE is very comfortable and fast. The seats in 1st class are super comfortable and you can sit very well even on longer journeys. There is enough legroom, even for taller people. What is not so good, however, is the cleanliness of the tables at the seats and also in the toilets. The wifi is very often disconnected and a new connection has to be established again and again.

Pro

Very clean

Good equipment

Satisfactory service

Cons

Poor comfort

Long journey time

Poor price-performance ratio

Little legroom

I couldn't work well despite the equipment

The train journey from Munich to Hamburg was really disappointing. The seats on the train were totally uncomfortable and I had the feeling that they hadn't been refurbished for ages. The lack of legroom didn't make things any better, and I found the fact that there wasn't even wifi or power sockets really backward. The train seemed outdated overall and the journey was anything but pleasant. Jerky and uncomfortable. The selection of snacks and drinks was limited, and what was available could be better obtained elsewhere. The service on board was rather poor. The staff did not seem particularly motivated and appeared to have little interest in the needs of the passengers. If you asked a question, you were met with an annoyed shrug of the shoulders rather than a helpful answer. Cleanliness on the train? Well, there's not much positive to say. The seats and the area around me looked as if they had seen better days. The journey time was longer than expected and the timetable was not adhered to. That didn't exactly improve the mood. In terms of value for money, it was a real letdown. The price was simply too high for what was, or rather wasn't, on offer. All in all, the train journey from Munich to Berlin was quite a disappointment for me personally, and I hope that things will improve in the future.

Pro

Fast train journey

Nice staff

Delicious food in the board restaurant

Cons

Unclean toilets

Train was late

Unfortunately 1 change

The journey was in 2019, we were travelling by ICE, electricity was all available, wifi was okay for a train, food was always available in the restaurant. However, the toilets were not very clean. We travelled about 7 hours from Munich to Berlin. The price for the train journey was okay. A clear recommendation.

Pro

Friendliness

Comfortable

Speed

Cons

WIFI

Sockets

Hygiene

Travelling by ICE is very comfortable and super fast. DB staff are always friendly and helpful. The seats in 1st class are super comfortable and you can sit very comfortably even on longer journeys. There is plenty of legroom and they are also suitable for taller passengers. Unfortunately, the cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired. The tables are sticky and the toilets are dirty.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Munich to Berlin

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Trains from Munich to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

504 km

Average train duration

7h 29m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 1m

First train

07:00

Last train

22:02

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain trains Munich to Berlin

You can travel by train between Munich and Berlin with Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain for as low as £31. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Berlin from Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Munich to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £41
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Munich and Berlin. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Munich to Berlin train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 10 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £31

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.

Deutsche Bahn Trains from Munich to Berlin

Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading train company, running 40,000 train journeys every day. Deutsche Bahn has a wide range of tickets, offers and discount cards such as the BahnCard. Check if you can use it on the Deutsche Bahn trains from Munich to Berlin. For more information on ticket cancellation, please visit our customer service centre.

Deutsche Bahn has different types of trains such as ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regional Rail) based on travel time and comfort. Toilets are available on all trains and some of them have an onboard restaurant or access to Wi-Fi.

At Omio, you can easily check the train schedule from Munich to Berlin and book cheap Deutsche Bahn tickets.

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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.

FAQs: Munich to Berlin train

FAQs: Travel by train from Munich 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.

Cheap train tickets from Munich to Berlin can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Munich to Berlin is £71; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Munich to Berlin train time is 3 h 46 min covering the 312 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Munich to Berlin leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Munich to Berlin leaves at 23: 58.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Munich to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Munich to Berlin, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for the best way to get you to Berlin. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Munich and Berlin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Berlin from Munich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Munich to Berlin is April.

You have options as you can travel between Munich and Berlin 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Berlin

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The major train station for departures in Munich is München-Pasing. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at München-Pasing for your trip from Munich to Berlin.

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