Trains from Berlin to Munich
The cheapest Trains
from Berlin
to Munich
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Showing times and prices for May 22
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Munich will cost around $ 147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 93.
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The fastest trains
from Berlin
to Munich
Fastest Journey
4h 10m
Average
5h 59m
train per day
25
Distance
505 km
Showing times and prices for May 22
Of the 25 trains that leave Berlin for Munich every day 20 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 5h 59m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4h 10m .
The slowest trains will take 12h 45m 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.
Journey Summary
Berlin to Munich Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 6 hours 37 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $49 | |
| Trains depart from: | Berlin | |
| Trains arrive in: | Munich | |
| Distance: | 505 Kms | |
| Train Companies: | Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Berlin to Munich
Trains in Germany are an effective way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. All trains traveling from Berlin to Munich are operated by Deutsche Bahn, with approximately 29 trains making the journey every day. Most Berlin to Munich trains are direct; however, some trains require a transfer in either Frankfurt, Fulda, Nuremberg, or Göttingen. Occasional journeys require 2 or more transfers. Trains take between 6 and 10½ hours to arrive in Munich, depending on if a transfer is required. The first train of the day departs Berlin at 4:27 a.m. while the last leaves at 11:53 p.m. All Berlin to Munich trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at München Hauptbahnhof (main train station).
Berlin to Munich Train Cost
Average prices for trains from Berlin to Munich when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€137 |
1 Day in Advance |
€131 |
1 Week in Advance |
€108 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€91 |
1 Month in Advance |
€84 |
3 Months in Advance |
€72 |
Berlin to Munich Trains: General Information
Travelers in Germany can offset some of the cost of Berlin to Munich train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Berlin to Munich trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.- Most Berlin to Munich trains are direct; however, many journeys require a transfer at either Frankfurt, Fulda, Nuremberg, or Göttingen. Occasional journeys require 2 or 3 transfers. All trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrive at München Hauptbahnhof.
- The Berlin to Munich train journey takes as little as 6 hours and 4 minutes to arrive in Munich.
- Most travelers book their Berlin to Munich train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Berlin to Munich trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 4% cheaper on average to book a Berlin to Munich train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the train station.
- It is 21% cheaper on average to purchase Berlin to Munich train tickets a week ahead of the travel date.
- Berlin to Munich train costs are 39% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Berlin
The departure point for trains from Berlin to Munich is the newly built Berlin Hauptbahnhof which is located on the River Spree, close to the city center. Frequent buses and four lines of the S-Bahn link the station with the center, surrounding villages, and the airport. Berlin has a night bus service seven days a week while the U-Bahn operates throughout the night at the weekend. Taxis are also available at the station.
Getting into Munich by Train
The point of arrival for trains from Berlin is München Hauptbahnhof which is conveniently located in the city center on Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. The station has good transportation links to Munich and surrounding areas with several tram lines, two Munich U-Bahn stations, and Metro buses. Taxi ranks are also located at the station entrances.
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Metro lines U5
Bus lines M41, M85, 120, 123, 142, 147, 245
Suburban train lines S3, S5, S7, S9
Tram lines M5, M8, M10
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