- Must visit
Museum Barberini
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$113
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$125
Fastest journey on Sep 08
4 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
5 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 08
11
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Brandenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Brandenburg will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Brandenburg without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Brandenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $219 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $219, while a flight costs an average of $577.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$219 Average price Cheapest | $577 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Brandenburg:
A train is $357 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Brandenburg costing on average $577 (€466).
Other travel options to Brandenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (5h 4m by train vs 6h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $219 (€177) compared to roughly $104 (€84) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Brandenburg trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:21 AM Munich | 5h58 | 1:19 PM Brandenburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Munich to Brandenburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $167 (€135) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 298 miles (481 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 298 miles (481 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $167 (€135) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Brandenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brandenburg trip today.
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Leading modern art museum in Cottbus, housed in a former diesel power station with strong East German and contemporary collections.
Second branch of Brandenburg's modern art museum, showing paintings, graphics, and temporary exhibitions in central Cottbus.
Vast UNESCO park of palaces, temples, and lakeside paths; the essential landscape experience in Potsdam.
Famous landscape park and cross-border garden realm in Bad Muskau, celebrated for long walks, vistas, and UNESCO status.
Elegant central square lined with major museums and churches, ideal for architecture, photos, and old-town atmosphere.
Spreewälder Gurken are pickled cucumbers from the Spreewald, famous for their crisp texture and dill, mustard, or horseradish flavors. A signature regional preserve.
Pellkartoffeln mit Quark pairs boiled potatoes with seasoned fresh curd cheese. It is a simple, traditional meal long associated with Brandenburg farmhouse cooking.
Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, served across eastern Germany and long established on Brandenburg menus as hearty comfort food.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Potsdam serving German classics and house beer in a lively, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known Potsdam venue for Austrian and regional dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere. Strong reputation for quality and service.
Historic Potsdam restaurant known for refined regional cuisine in an elegant setting near Sanssouci. Good choice for a classic Brandenburg dining experience.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Berlin, while regional trains and local transit stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Brandenburg Hbf -> Neustadt Markt, Brandenburg an der Havel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Brandenburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brandenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Munich to Brandenburg trains use the München Hbf to Brandenburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Brandenburg Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Munich and Brandenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Karlsplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at München Karlsplatz.
Ticket office support is available at München Karlsplatz. Information desks are available at München Karlsplatz.
Luggage storage is available at München Karlsplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Karlsplatz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Karlsplatz.
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
Brandenburg Hbf is 2 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Brandenburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzahaus Steinofenpizza, MalaBar Indisches Restaurant, McDonald's, Darin Kebap
Wi-Fi is available at Brandenburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City Hotel Brandenburg, Hotel am Molkenmarkt.
Brandenburg Altstadt is 1 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Brandenburg Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ventuno, Eurogrill, Asia-Schnellimbiss, Marienbad Bistro
Wi-Fi is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. ATMs are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. Information desks are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brandenburg Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brandenburg Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
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