The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Berlin
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
505 km
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 £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
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 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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 1694
ICE 630 · ICE 1694
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ICE 508
ICE 1612
ICE 800
ICE 1612
ICE 508
ICE 630 · ICE 1694
ICE 1694Travel Information
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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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 505 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£102 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Munich to Berlin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 1612 | On time 07:54 Munich Hbf | 5h12 | 13:06 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 630 · ICE 1694 | On time 08:17 Munich Hbf | 5h28 | 13:45 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 800 | On time 08:54 Munich Hbf | 5h12 | 14:06 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 508 | On time 09:56 Munich Hbf | 5h15 | 15:11 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1004 | On time 10:56 Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 15:44 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 11:54 Munich Hbf | 5h11 | 17:05 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 536 · ICE 92 | On time 12:17 Munich Hbf | 5h30 | 17:47 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 706 | On time 12:53 Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 18:13 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Berlin
Distance 505 km |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Munich to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Munich and Berlin from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
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.
FAQs: Munich to Berlin train

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Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Berlin
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Peaches
- Subway
- Café Arnulfpark
- Hahn
- Citadines Arnulfpark
- Ibis München City Arnulfpark
- Novotel München City Arnulfpark
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Mykonos
- ÖEins
- Mehfil
- Wirtshaus Valley’s
- Carmen
- K+k Hotel
- Hotel Ambassador
- Rivoli Ambience
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Zum Brünnstein
- Satyam
- Tout oder Sie
- Ristorante il Padrino
- Holiday Inn Munich - Leuchtenbergring
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Harem
- Ristorante-Pizzeria Papà Franco
- Alte Mühle
- Edi's Cafe-Bar
- Baumkirchner
- Schneider Bräuhaus
- Kreiller's
- Restaurant Neptun
- Central Hotel-Apart
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- SubInn Express München
- Shisha Time
- HO TAY
- Dimo's
- Augustiner Schützengarten
- Mykonos
- Kyprios
- Myra
- Hotel Ambassador
- Hotel Amenity München
- GS Hotel
- Hotel CREO MUNICH City
- Monday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Thursday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Friday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Saturday: 07:30 - 14:15
- Sunday: 08:00 - 13:45
- Bella Italia
- Hot Wok
- Dillinger Chicago Bar'n Grill
- Osteria Il Gambero
- Moosbichl
- Leonardo Hotel
- Harry's home Hotel
- BonApartHotel
- Taverna Naxos
- Tou Bakali
- Zum grünen Baum
- Sportgaststätte Obermenzing
- Hotel Villa am Schlosspark
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- RAM'S Food Market
- Sushi Sen
- Trattoria Grande
- Brotzeitoase
- Minoa
- 089 Burger & more
- Traublinger
- Brandl
- Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd
- Hotel Perlach Allee
- Wernesgrüner B
- Steakhaus Barbecue
- TreBo
- Thai-A-Dong
- Hotel Karlshorst
- Allee-Hotel Berlin
- Mit-Mensch
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Saigon Kitchen 1985
- Agostino
- Friedhard's
- Genç
- Haus Gotland
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Pizzafabrik.de
- Dolce Vita
- Drachen Bistro
- Linden Grillhaus
- Pizzeria Dilara
- Asia Snack
- Il Nuovo
- El Buen Gusto
- Litehouse
- Café Viktoria
- Landhaus Botanischer Garten
- Macedonia
- Hotel Enzian
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Uferlos
- Sotto
- Julius
- La Femme
- Eigenart Appartements
- Citylight Hotel
- Bei Lydia
- Mammam
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Park Plaza Wallstreet
- Living Hotel Großer Kurfürst
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Living Hotel Berlin-Mitte
- Burger King
- Wok & Grill
- La Laconda
- Viet Bowl
- Vienna House Easy
- Marzano
- Erdo Bistro
- Betriebskantine
- Steakhouse Marzahn
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Eiscafe Eisberg
- Subway
- Espresso House
- The Circus Hotel
- EasyHotel Berlin
- Garden Boutique Hotel
- H+ Hotel Berlin Mitte
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Maya
- Hotel Victoria
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Zweistrom
- Tijuana
- SowohlAlsAuch
- Akemi
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- Zarenhof
- Matchpoint
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Ari's Diner
- Ege One Cafe
- Indda
- Ristorante Firenze
- Kolo 77
- Pension Lette Eck
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- L'Annam
- Das Café
- Müggelschlößchen
- Tresoli
- Bölsche 126
- Restaurant Rhodos
- Vietnam Küche
- Bistro Varna
- Cua-Tung
- Ambassador-Berlin-Grünau
- Yes Haus
- Ristorante Cascina
- BelCanto
- Der Gaideck & Sakura Sushi
- Gaststätte zur S-Bahn
- Gasthof zum Oberfeld
- Mac Kebab
- Asia Koy Restaurant
- Gasthaus & Pension Domino
- Hotel B1 Tourist
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Matchpoint
- Principessa
- Sushi Yana
- Am Mittelmeer
- Vietnam Today
- Thai Sushi
- Herkules II
- Mahlsdorfer Grillhaus
- Hotel-Pension Draheim
- Pension Werner
- Hans Wurscht
- Hongkong Garten
- Jörg's Curry Container
- Marienfelder Bistro
- Syrtaki
- Play Off Marzahn
- Eiscafé La Gondola
- Mars Bistro
- Hotel Pension Blumenbach
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Burger King
- Cafe & Eis
- Thai Hang Bistro
- Trattoria Sole di Sicilia
- Hotel und Rasthof Grunewald
- Café Nord
- Berliner Grillhaus
- El Pasto
- Chinarestaurant Hey Cheuk Lau
- Gabana
- Café Schlacht
- Seestern
- Taverna Pikilia
- Bistro Femo
- Kaffeehaus Rosengarten
- Trattoria Due Pini
- Mirabelle
- Kolo 77
- Pension Lette Eck
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- McDonald's
- Risa Chicken
- Betriebskantine
- Birecik Döner Kebab
- Hotel Alt-Tempelhof
- Appartements Eisemann
- Schleusenkrug
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Café Viktoria
- Marjan Grill
- Hansablick Garni
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Novum Style Hotel Berlin-Centrum
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue
- Kim Mami
- Mühlencafé
- Talmarant
- Restaurant Morgenland
- Kazakh House
- Papa Grill
- Bahar Restaurant
- Haupt Grill
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Maries Cuisine
- Viet Long
- Genazvale
- Tillmann
- SensCity Hotel Albergo
- Villa konstanz
- Provocateur
- Amadeus Central
- Cancún
- Rocco
- Palace
- Opera Italiana
- Brandies Hotel Berlin Messe
- Hotel Amelie
- Queen’s Park Hotel
- Hotel Kaiser
- Arema
- Darbar
- Beussel Grill
- Pizzeria Europa
- Alfa Hotel Berlin
- Sickinger Hof
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Excellent Apartments
- Coffee Star
- Uferlos
- Sotto
- Julius
- Eigenart Appartements
- Arena Inn
- Imbiss Olympische Brücke
- Preußisches Landwirtshaus
- Café Benjamine
- Wurstmax
- Golden Garden
- La Rocca
- Dolce Vita
- LQ Sushibar-Asiawok
- Pension pamina
- Papa Grill
- Tumabé
- DoubleEye
- Yogi-Haus
- Hotel Schöneberg
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