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from Berlin to Munich

You can get from Berlin to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Berlin to Munich on 27 Jul we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10Berlin7h25 17:35München, ZOB
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£141One-way
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10:10Berlin7h25 17:35München, ZOB
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£141One-way
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12:00Berlin7h20 19:20München, ZOB
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£141One-way
23:20Berlin7h50 07:10München, ZOB
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£141One-way
22:50Berlin, Europaplatz am Hbf. (BEX-Haltestelle)8h20 07:10München, ZOB
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Mon
26 Jul
£90Deutsche Bahn
£16BlaBlaCar Bus
£136Lufthansa Cityline
Tue
27 Jul
£51Deutsche Bahn
£14BlaBlaCar Bus
£136Lufthansa Cityline
Wed
28 Jul
£9FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£234Lufthansa
Thu
29 Jul
£18FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£207Lufthansa
Fri
30 Jul
£18FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£114Lufthansa
Sat
31 Jul
£36FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£114Lufthansa
Sun
1 Aug
£23FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£98Lufthansa
Mon
2 Aug
£42Deutsche Bahn
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£98Lufthansa Cityline
Tue
3 Aug
£27Deutsche Bahn
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£82Lufthansa Cityline
Wed
4 Aug
£18FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£180Lufthansa
Thu
5 Aug
£18FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£180Lufthansa
Fri
6 Aug
£9FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£82Lufthansa
Sat
7 Aug
£25FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£82Lufthansa
Sun
8 Aug
£18FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£71Lufthansa
Mon
9 Aug
£31Deutsche Bahn
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£71Lufthansa
Tue
10 Aug
£22Deutsche Bahn
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£71Lufthansa Cityline
Wed
11 Aug
£9FlixTrain
£13BlaBlaCar Bus
£114Lufthansa Cityline
Thu
12 Aug
£9FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£98Lufthansa
Fri
13 Aug
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£9BlaBlaCar Bus
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Sat
14 Aug
£25FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£60Lufthansa Cityline
Sun
15 Aug
£9FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£60Lufthansa

Travel Information from Berlin to Munich

distanceDistance312 miles (504 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFlight, coach or train
priceTicket price range£11 - £137
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £11 • 7 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £137 • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesLufthansa Cityline, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 312 miles (504 km) by flight, coach or train from Berlin to Munich. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £11. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Lufthansa Cityline, Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Berlin to Munich.

Travel from Berlin to Munich: an overview

Should I take the train or fly to Munich from Berlin?

Berlin and Munich are 500 kilometres apart. The quickest way to travel from Berlin to Munich is by plane, with a direct flight taking only one hour. All flights leave from Tegel airport, which is a short distance around 5 miles from the centre of Berlin. Alternatively you can now get the DB high-speed ICE train to Munich in under 4 hours, making it a real competitor. There are 18 direct trains to Munich from Berlin which makes it a simple journey. The first train leaves at 04:30 a.m. and the last one leaves at 9:35 p.m.

How long does the bus take from Berlin to Munich?

Bus journeys to Munich take longer, lasting between 6 or 7 hours. Several departure points exist for bus passengers, and the terrestrial journey offers a great opportunity to see the German countryside and enjoy some nice views along the way.

Trains from Berlin to Munich

Between 10 and 15 trains leave Berlin main train station for Munich every day, from both the ground and deep level platforms. Deutsche Bahn provides all services, and trains leave approximately every hour. Arrivals are to Munich main train station. The majority of routes are direct and journeys take between 6 and 7 hours. Journeys that involve one change or more last 6-10 hours. Hannover and Fulda, Frankfurt and Wurzburg are the main changing points

Flights from Berlin to Munich

More than one hundred flights connect Berlin and Munich, daily. Main providers include Air Berlin, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss and Austrian airlines. Up to 8 flights per hour leave Berlin Tegel airport during peak hours and arrive in Munich airport. Direct flights take between 4 and 5 hours, while a flight involving one or two changes can take 10 hours or more. Stopping points include Cologne Bonn, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt airports

Buses from Berlin to Munich

About 60 buses travel from Berlin to Munich every day, with at least one departure every half hour. The main providers are Flixbus, with Postbus, Semitimes, and Matzes Minibus also providing services. The majority of departures are from Berlin central bus station, and other departure points include Alexanderplatz, Sudkreuz train station, Alt-Tegel underground station and Berlin Zoo. The majority of journeys are direct, and take between 6 and 7 hours. The arrival points are Munich™'s central bus station and Frottmaning bus station.

Travel Tips

Travel from Berlin to Munich
Travel to Munich 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 Berlin to Munich.
FAQs
How do I travel from Berlin to Munich?

There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Munich: flight, coach or train.

How many miles from Berlin to Munich would I travel?

You should expect to travel around 312 miles (504 km) from Berlin to Munich.

When going from Berlin to Munich, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Munich?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Munich:

  • Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich at Munich Airport.
  • Coaches from Berlin to Munich most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in München, ZOB.
  • Trains from Berlin to Munich most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in München Hbf.
Which travel companies can take me from Berlin to Munich?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Munich:

  • You can travel to Munich from Berlin by flight with Lufthansa Cityline. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £137 with Lufthansa Cityline from Berlin to Munich.
  • You can travel by coach between Berlin and Munich with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Berlin to Munich tickets for £11 on Omio.
  • You can travel between Berlin and Munich by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £25 with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Munich.
Is it possible to travel directly from Berlin to Munich?

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Munich with the following travel operators:

  • You can book a direct coach with Flixbus.
  • You can take a direct train with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Munich.

What other destinations are worth visiting after travelling from Berlin to Munich?
Your journey from Berlin to Munich doesn't have to end in Munich. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Paris or Vienna. If you’d like to add Prague, Paris or Vienna to your Berlin to Munich trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Munich today!
How far in advance should I buy my Berlin to Munich ticket online to get the best deals?

When planning your trip from Berlin to Munich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Plane tickets cost £137 one way on average.
  • Coach tickets cost £11 one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £25 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Munich from Berlin online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

How do I get from Berlin to Munich the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Berlin to Munich is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £11 compared to other travel options to Munich:

A coach is about £127 less than a flight, which costs on average £137 for this journey.

A coach journey is usually £14 less than a journey to Munich by train, which costs on average £25 for the same trip.

What is the quickest way from Berlin to Munich?

The quickest way to travel to Munich from Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 7 h 5 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 45 min   of travel time.

Stations

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Berlin
Munich
Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm
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Berlin Ostbahnhof
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