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).

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.