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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 Oct we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10Berlin7h25 17:35München, ZOB
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£121One-way
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10:10Berlin7h25 17:35München, ZOB
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£121One-way
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12:00Berlin7h20 19:20München, ZOB
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£121One-way
09:45Berlin, Europaplatz am Hbf. (BEX-Haltestelle)7h50 17:35München, ZOB
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£121One-way
23:20Berlin7h50 07:10München, ZOB
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£161One-way

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Tue
26 Oct
£62FlixTrain
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£128Lufthansa
Wed
27 Oct
£47Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£119Eurowings Europe
Thu
28 Oct
£46Deutsche Bahn
£16BlaBlaCar Bus
£119Eurowings
Fri
29 Oct
£38Deutsche Bahn
£16BlaBlaCar Bus
£128Lufthansa
Sat
30 Oct
£16Deutsche Bahn
£16BlaBlaCar Bus
£113Lufthansa
Sun
31 Oct
£16Deutsche Bahn
£16Flixbus
£113Lufthansa Cityline
Mon
1 Nov
£25Deutsche Bahn
£20BlaBlaCar Bus
£74Lufthansa
Tue
2 Nov
£25Deutsche Bahn
£20BlaBlaCar Bus
£101Eurowings
Wed
3 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£92Eurowings
Thu
4 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£92Eurowings
Fri
5 Nov
£26FlixTrain
£12Flixbus
£93Lufthansa
Sat
6 Nov
£29FlixTrain
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£93Lufthansa
Sun
7 Nov
£38Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£93Lufthansa
Mon
8 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12Flixbus
£113Lufthansa Cityline
Tue
9 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£75Eurowings
Wed
10 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12Flixbus
£92Eurowings
Thu
11 Nov
£9FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£92Eurowings
Fri
12 Nov
£8FlixTrain
£9BlaBlaCar Bus
£84Lufthansa
Sat
13 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£84Lufthansa Cityline
Sun
14 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12BlaBlaCar Bus
£84Lufthansa
Mon
15 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12Flixbus
£75Eurowings

Travel Information between Berlin and Munich

distanceDistance312 miles (504 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach, flight or train
priceTicket price range£12 - £97
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £12 • 7 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £97 • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 312 miles (504 km) by coach, flight or train to Munich from Berlin. 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 £12. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa Cityline or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from Berlin to Munich.

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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 go from Berlin to Munich?

There are 3 ways to travel to Munich from Berlin including taking a coach, flight or train.

What is the cheapest way from Berlin to Munich?

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Munich, which costs on average £12.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Munich:

A coach journey is usually £85 less than a journey to Munich by plane, which costs on average £97 for the same trip.

A coach is about £27 less than a train, which costs on average £39 for this journey.

What is the fastest way to Munich from Berlin?

The fastest way from Berlin to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options between Berlin and Munich can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 7 h 5 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 4 h 6 min.

What is the distance from Berlin to Munich?

The Berlin to Munich distance is approximately 312 miles (504 km).

How many services a day are there between Berlin and Munich?

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Munich is:

  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin to Munich as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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:

  • Coaches from Berlin to Munich most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in München, ZOB.
  • Flights from Berlin to Munich most often leave from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains from Berlin to Munich most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in München Hbf.
Who can get me from Berlin to Munich?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for coaches to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Berlin to Munich tickets on Omio for £12.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline for flights to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Cityline Berlin to Munich tickets on Omio for £97.
  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Munich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Munich for £39.
Is there a direct service between Berlin and Munich?

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Munich with the following travel companies:

  • You can find a direct coach to Munich with BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • You can check for a direct flight to Munich with Lufthansa.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

Where should I go next after I travel between Berlin and Munich?
Many of our customers travelling from Berlin to Munich don't make Munich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Prague, Paris or Vienna, either of which you could add to your Berlin and Munich trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Munich to any of these top destinations today!
How early should I purchase tickets from Berlin to Munich online for the best deals?

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

  • Coach tickets are costing £12 one way on average.
  • Plane tickets cost £97 one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost on average £39 one way.

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